
Badminton federation set for new board elections in March
Francis Orbih, President of the Badminton Federation of Nigeria, announced that elections to form a new board will take place in early March. The process will be supervised by the National Sports Commission, with guidelines to be provided by the Commission. Orbih highlighted the federation’s achievements during his four-year tenure, attributing progress to teamwork. He also praised para-badminton athlete Eniola Bolaji for her recent successes and ongoing support from sponsors.
Match highlights
- The Badminton Federation of Nigeria will hold its elections in early March, with the National Sports Commission overseeing the process.
- Francis Orbih emphasized that the new board will be inaugurated after the elections, following official guidelines.
- Eniola Bolaji recently won the Egypt International gold medal and is preparing for the World Para Badminton Championships and a tournament in Spain in March.
- Jeremiah Chigozie is receiving a training grant as he aims for Los Angeles, while Anu Opeyori is on scholarship in the United States.
- The federation is optimistic about continued support from the National Sports Commission and private sector partners like GIG Logistics, Yonex, Mutual Benefits Assurance, and Bond Global Energy.