Finance Minister Wale Edun Elected President of Nigerian Boxing Federation, Vows Major Reforms

Wale Edun, Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, has been elected as the new president of the Nigerian Boxing Federation (NBF), assuming control of the organization and pledging to bring boxing back to life throughout the nation.

At the federation’s election, which took place on Saturday inside the Package B Indoor Sports Hall of the MKO Abiola National Stadium in Abuja, Edun, who is well-known for his strong commitment in grassroots sports development, ran unopposed and received all twelve votes.

Following his win, the minister thanked the delegates and promised to implement extensive changes to reposition the sport. He declared that his administration would prioritize developing youthful talent, strengthening Nigerian boxing’s framework, and giving athletes more chances to compete abroad.

“Rebuilding Nigerian boxing from the grassroots to the global stage is the goal,” Edun stated. “We are dedicated to making sure that every young boxer in the nation has the chance to realize their full potential.”

However, the race for vice president was far more intense. In what many saw as a fiercely contested battle, Hon. Omonlei Imadu, representing the Southwest, defeated Mighty Mike, his North Central counterpart, by eight votes to four.

Edun’s rise was a game-changer for the sport, according to Imadu, who has received recognition for his persistent grassroots initiatives.

“I boldly declare that boxing has a new era in the nation. Over the years, the Honourable Minister has demonstrated his strong commitment for the sport through numerous grassroots initiatives around the country, according to Imadu. “I will collaborate closely with Hon. Minister Wale Edun and the other board members to realize his vision for Nigerian boxing.”

Additionally, he praised the National Sports Commission, under the direction of Director General Hon. Bukola Olopade and Chairman Shehu Dikko, for holding what he described as a transparent and legitimate election. He said that the commission’s impartiality and openness strengthened trust in the procedure.