Olabisi Joseph becomes first African woman ISF Africa president
President of the Nigeria School Sport Federation, Olabisi Joseph, has made history as the first African woman to be elected Continental President for Africa of the International School Sport Federation. Her election took place during the ISF General Assembly in Belgrade, Serbia, with representatives from 82 countries. The NSSF has expressed pride in her achievement and pledged full support for her tenure. Olabisi Joseph's leadership marks a significant milestone for Nigeria in school sports administration.
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- Olabisi Joseph was elected ISF Africa president at the ISF General Assembly in Belgrade, Serbia.
- She is the first African woman and the first woman ever to hold this continental leadership position in the ISF.
- Her election is considered a milestone for Nigeria’s influence in school sports development across Africa.
- The NSSF, through Secretary-General Oba Funsho, congratulated Joseph and pledged support for her new role.
- Joseph previously made history in 2019 as the first female president of the NSSF and was re-elected for a second term in Lagos in 2024.
