The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has been elected as the new President of the Nigerian Boxing Federation (NBF).
A renowned economist and passionate boxing supporter, Edun secured all twelve (12) delegate votes unopposed at the federation’s elections held on Saturday at the Package B Indoor Sports Hall of the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja.
In his acceptance speech, Edun pledged to introduce sweeping reforms and structural adjustments aimed at revitalising boxing development across Nigeria.
Meanwhile, the contest for the vice presidency proved more competitive, as the Southwest representative, Hon. Omonlei Imadu, triumphed over his North Central counterpart, Mighty Mike, by eight votes to four in a tightly fought race.
Imadu, celebrated for his grassroots contributions to the sport, described Edun’s victory as a turning point for Nigerian boxing.
“I make bold to say it’s a new dawn for boxing in the country. The Honorable Minister is very passionate about the sport, and this he has shown over the years with a plethora of grassroots initiatives across the nation,” Imadu said.
He further assured collaboration among board members to actualise Edun’s vision for the federation.
“I and the other board members will work closely with the Hon. Minister Wale Edun to achieve his vision for Nigerian boxing,” he added.
The newly elected vice president also commended the National Sports Commission, led by Chairman Shehu Dikko and Director General Hon. Bukola Olopade, for conducting a transparent, fair, and credible electoral process that upheld the integrity of the commission.
