The Board of the Nigeria Judo Federation (NJF) has unanimously passed a vote of confidence in its President, Dr. Musa Oshodi, commending his visionary leadership and efforts to transform judo in Nigeria.
The resolution was adopted on Monday, August 18, 2026, during the Federation’s statutory Board meeting held online. The motion was moved by Omo Oba Segun Gbayi, the Federation’s Vice President III and Technical Director.
The vote of confidence follows Enku Ekuta’s historic bronze-medal performance in the women’s -63kg category at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. Ekuta’s podium finish ended a 24-year wait for a Commonwealth Games medal in Nigerian judo, following Alice Livinus’ bronze medal at the Manchester 2002 Games.
In a communique signed by Board members, the Federation said Ekuta’s success was a direct result of deliberate policies and programmes implemented under Dr. Oshodi’s administration.
The Board highlighted three key areas:
- Grassroots Development: The organisation of transparent Commonwealth Games trials in Abuja, which produced Ekuta and other qualifiers.
- Athlete Preparation and Welfare: Improved training camps, increased international exposure, and enhanced support systems that enabled Nigerian judokas to compete effectively at the highest level.
- Continental Success: Consistent medal-winning performances at the African Judo Championships, including Ekuta’s gold medal in 2020 and silver medal in 2019.
“Dr. Oshodi has repositioned Nigerian Judo and taken it to enviable heights through purposeful leadership, accountability, and athlete-centred programmes. The Commonwealth medal is proof that our system is working,” the Board stated.
The Board described Ekuta’s achievement as “symbolic” and a significant boost for Nigerian judo, noting that the success should encourage greater investment in grassroots development and athlete welfare across the country.
The NJF also reaffirmed its commitment to building on the current momentum as it prepares Nigerian judokas for the 2028 Olympic Games, African Games, and other major international competitions.
In his response, Dr. Oshodi thanked the Board for its confidence and dedicated the Commonwealth Games medal to Nigerian judokas, coaches, and stakeholders across the country.
He pledged to consolidate the gains recorded under his administration and ensure that judo becomes one of Nigeria’s consistent medal-winning sports on the international stage.
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The Board of the Nigeria Judo Federation (NJF) has unanimously passed a vote of confidence in its President, Dr. Musa Oshodi, commending his visionary leadership and efforts to transform judo in Nigeria.
The resolution was adopted on Monday, August 18, 2026, during the Federation’s statutory Board meeting held online. The motion was moved by Omo Oba Segun Gbayi, the Federation’s Vice President III and Technical Director.
The vote of confidence follows Enku Ekuta’s historic bronze-medal performance in the women’s -63kg category at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. Ekuta’s podium finish ended a 24-year wait for a Commonwealth Games medal in Nigerian judo, following Alice Livinus’ bronze medal at the Manchester 2002 Games.
In a communique signed by Board members, the Federation said Ekuta’s success was a direct result of deliberate policies and programmes implemented under Dr. Oshodi’s administration.
The Board highlighted three key areas:
- Grassroots Development: The organisation of transparent Commonwealth Games trials in Abuja, which produced Ekuta and other qualifiers.
- Athlete Preparation and Welfare: Improved training camps, increased international exposure, and enhanced support systems that enabled Nigerian judokas to compete effectively at the highest level.
- Continental Success: Consistent medal-winning performances at the African Judo Championships, including Ekuta’s gold medal in 2020 and silver medal in 2019.
“Dr. Oshodi has repositioned Nigerian Judo and taken it to enviable heights through purposeful leadership, accountability, and athlete-centred programmes. The Commonwealth medal is proof that our system is working,” the Board stated.
The Board described Ekuta’s achievement as “symbolic” and a significant boost for Nigerian judo, noting that the success should encourage greater investment in grassroots development and athlete welfare across the country.
The NJF also reaffirmed its commitment to building on the current momentum as it prepares Nigerian judokas for the 2028 Olympic Games, African Games, and other major international competitions.
In his response, Dr. Oshodi thanked the Board for its confidence and dedicated the Commonwealth Games medal to Nigerian judokas, coaches, and stakeholders across the country.
He pledged to consolidate the gains recorded under his administration and ensure that judo becomes one of Nigeria’s consistent medal-winning sports on the international stage.