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Ibrahim Abdul Re-elected Nigeria Weightlifting Federation President
In a show of solidarity and affirmation of continuity, the Board of Nigeria Weightlifting Federation, (NWF) has returned Dr Ibrahim Abdul as its President for a second term.
Dr Abdul’s re-election took place at the NWF 2025 Elective Congress held at the Gymnasium Hall, Package B of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja on Saturday.
Although he was the sole candidate for the position, he polled 12 out of the 12 Executive Board Members’ Votes to retain his office for the next four years.
In the other positions which was supervised by the National Sports Commission, the Director of Federation of Elite Athletes Department (FEAD), Nigeria Olympics Committee and others, Lawrence Iquaiborn was elected as the new Vice President of the Federation.
The Weightlifting Africa Federation (WAF) and International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) member, polled a total of 8 votes to beat his opponent, Mr Nwankwo Innocent who had four votes.
Similarly, in the Technical Rep position, Coach Onubaye Sefia defeated incumbent Christopher Nwadei 34 to 4 votes to be declared winner.
The position of Athletes Representative was won by 2022 Commonwealth Games Bronze medallist, Osijo Taiwo who was the sole candidate.
According to a press statement issued by the Media Officer of the Federation, Mr Amaechi Agbo, it noted that the the new board members comprised of Dr Ibrahim Abdul, President: Iquaiborn Lawrence, Vice President, Ibeh Luke, Olarinoye Steve, Nwankwo Innocent, among others.
Meanwhile, the National Sports Commission NSC has commended the Nigeria Weightlifting Federation on its laudable achievements since Dr Ibrahim Abdul assumed leadership of the Federation in September 2021.
NSC Chairman, Malam Shebu Dikko gave the commendation on Saturday during his address at the Nigeria Weightlifting Federation 2025 Elective Congress in Abuja
Represented by the Special Adviser on Strategy, Legal and Administration, Barr Musa Amadu, the Sports Commission promised continued support to the federation to achieve more laurels.
“The Nigeria Weightlifting Federation is one of the key players in terms of sports development in Nigeria. We are proud , as a National Sports Commission, of the accomplishments and successes the body has attained over the years.
“Weightlifting has done a lot for this country and we need do do everything possible to bring back those good old days. To do this, the men and women of the NWF boardd must have passion for the sport,” he said.
Below is the Comprehensive list of the results of the 2025 NWF Elective Congress
Zonal Representatives:
1. North Central – Dr Abdul Ibrahim Aladi
2. North East – Zana Umara
3. North West – Sen. Hussaini Babangida Uba
4. South East – Ibeh Luke Onwumere
5. South South – Iquaibom Lawrence Tom
6. South West – Lasisi Kazeem Aderemi
7. Technical Representative – Onubaye Sefiya
8. Athlete Representative – Osijo Taiwo
NWF Board Members
1. Dr. Abdul Ibrahim Aladi – President
2. Iquaibom Lawrence Tom – Vice President
3. Zana Umara – Member
4. Sen. Hussaini Babangida Uba – Member
5. Ibeh Luke Onwumere – Member
6. Lasisi Kazeem Aderemi – Member
7. Onubaye Sefiya – Technical Rep
8. Osijo Taiwo – Athlete Rep
9. Sir. Chimdi Ejiogu Obioma – International Rep
10. Innocent Nwankwo – Millitary/paramillitary
11. Dr. Steve Olarinoye – NAPHER SD
12. Alhaja Omolola Tijani – NAWIS
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