Francis Orbih has been re-elected president of the Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN) for a third consecutive term, emerging unopposed at the federation’s elective congress held on Monday, March 2, at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja.
Orbih secured all 13 votes cast during the congress. Adamu Alhaji Lawan was also elected as vice president of the federation.
In his acceptance speech, Orbih congratulated the newly elected board members and expressed confidence in their ability to collectively elevate Nigerian badminton to new heights.
“I want to congratulate the board members, and I am confident that we are going to deliver,” Orbih said.
“There is a lot of work to be done. We have had humble achievements in the past. It is time for us to build on what we have achieved and consolidate to take the federation to greater heights.”
Urging unity and collaboration, Orbih called on stakeholders to actively participate in strengthening the federation’s programmes and expanding the sport nationwide.
“I am counting on all of you to have your hands on deck because I cannot do it alone. Let us join hands to take the federation to a level where we’ll be the envy of other sporting federations in Nigeria,” he added.
“Whatever you can contribute to the growth and development of the federation will be appreciated.”
During the inauguration of the new board, the Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Shehu Dikko, congratulated Orbih on his re-election and commended the BFN for conducting a peaceful, crisis-free election.
“I want to congratulate the board members for unanimously re-electing Francis Orbih and having a crisis-free election,” Dikko said.
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“Orbih has done well and deserves to be re-elected as a member of the African and World body.
“He has taken on huge debt by presenting himself as president of BFN, and he doesn’t have any other choice than to continue his good works.”
Orbih’s re-election is expected to provide continuity in the federation’s administration as it pursues expanded grassroots development, improved international competitiveness, and a strengthened presence within continental and global badminton bodies.
