The newly reelected president of the Nigeria Weightlifting Federation (NWF), Abdul Ibrahim, has disclosed that his target is to see the sport of muscles become number one among all other endeavours in the country.
Sports247 reports that Ibrahim was full of enthusiasm and delight after emerging the winner with all 12 votes of the delegates during the election at Moshood Abiola National Stadium Package-B in Abuja, a process for which he was unopposed.
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The reelected heavyweight sports supremo went on to promise that he will stoutly face the task of elevating weightlifting to a higher level because he has a very deep passion for weightlifting.
He stated, “For us, it is work. What we know how to do well is just to work and work. We believe in the sport of weightlifting, and that’s why we are here.
“We are very passionate about weightlifting, and we love it. I’ll be proud to see weightlifting become the best and number one sport in Nigeria. Not only in Nigeria, but also in Africa and the world.”
Sports247 adds that Ibrahim will have adequate backing for his vision and mission, as former international weightlifter, Lawrence Iquaibom, was elected as the body’s new vice-president during the same election.
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