Abidemi Abdulmumin, the newly-elected President of the Nigeria Para-soccer Federation, on Friday said he would take the sport to greater height in the country.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Abdulmumin came to the board as Sponsor/Philanthropist and emerged winner as the President of the Federation with 10 votes unopposed.
The election was conducted under the guidance of the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja.
Monsur Abdullah who stood as the technical representative, emerged the new vice president with 10 votes unopposed
Abdulmumin said he would the foot steps of the immediate past President Lawan Didi, to develop the sport.
“Didi is the founder of Para-soccer in Nigeria, he loves and has passion for the sport; I will work with him to take the sport to greater height.
“I promise better welfare to Athletes, good exposure and more competitions to make the sport busy and active.
“Sponsorship has been the major challenge affecting the development of sports in Nigeria. We look for sponsors to support our activities.
“I must work to develop the sport in Nigeria and the sport will be known in Africa and the World,” he said.
NAN reports that seven Para Sports Federations were supposed to have their election on Friday but only six Federations were conducted.
The Federations are Para athletics, Para Powerlifting, Para-soccer, Para swimming, Sitting Volleyball, and Amputee Football (NAN)