By Ayomide Otitoju
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated the Director-General of the Lagos State Sports Commission, Lekan Fatodu, on his appointment as President of the Nigeria Aquatics Federation.
Fatodu’s appointment was announced on Friday by the Director-General of the National Sports Commission, Bukola Olopade, as part of efforts to strengthen governance and improve development across Nigeria’s sports sector.
In a statement issued on Saturday by the Governor’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, Sanwo-Olu described the appointment as well deserved, noting Fatodu’s contributions to sports development in Lagos State.
The Governor said Fatodu had demonstrated strong leadership and administrative capacity, which had contributed to the achievements recorded by the Lagos State Sports Commission under his leadership.
He expressed confidence that Fatodu would bring similar reforms and innovation to the national aquatic sports body, particularly in the areas of institutional strengthening and athlete development.
“On behalf of the Lagos State Government, I congratulate Lekan Fatodu on his appointment as President of the Nigeria Aquatics Federation by the National Sports Commission,” Sanwo-Olu said.
“His appointment is well deserved due to his dedication and commitment to the sports industry at both state and national levels.”
Sanwo-Olu added that the state government was proud of Fatodu’s elevation and believed he would use his new role to further strengthen sports federations and promote excellence in Nigerian sports.
“We are confident he will bring capable leadership, institutional reforms, and renewed focus on athlete development for the growth of the sector,” the Governor stated.
