Sanwo-Olu Congratulates Lekan Fatodu on Aquatics Federation Presidency
The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has hailed the appointment of Lekan Fatodu, Director-General of the Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC), as President of the Nigeria Aquatics Federation.
Fatodu’s appointment was announced on Friday by the Director-General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Bukola Olopade, as part of efforts to strengthen governance and accelerate development across Nigeria’s sporting ecosystem.
In a congratulatory message issued on Saturday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, Governor Sanwo-Olu described Fatodu’s appointment as well deserved.
He noted that Fatodu has distinguished himself as a sports administrator through the success and outstanding achievements of the Lagos State Sports Commission under his leadership.
The Governor praised Fatodu’s elevation of sports at both the state and national levels, stating: ‘On behalf of the Lagos State Government, I congratulate the Director-General of the Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC), Lekan Fatodu, on his appointment as the President of the Nigeria Aquatics Federation by the National Sports Commission (NSC).
‘Fatodu’s appointment at the federal level is good news to us in Lagos, and we rejoice with him. The appointment is well deserved due to his dedication and commitment to the sports industry at the State and national levels.
‘We are proud of Lekan Fatodu, and we believe that he will use his new position to reposition sports federations through capable leadership, institutional reforms, and a renewed focus on athlete development for the growth and development of the sports sector in Nigeria.’
Governor Sanwo-Olu emphasized that Fatodu’s new role will further strengthen Nigeria’s sports governance and enhance athlete development, while also reflecting Lagos State’s contribution to national sporting excellence.
