Former GM Ondo State Sports Council, Dr. Henry Omoyele Babatunde Elected Southwest Representative of the Nigeria Aquatics Federation
_…as Pastor Sunday Fagite portrays him as a bridge-builder and a passionate advocate for youth and sports development_
Dr. Henry Omoyele Babatunde
The sporting community in Ondo State and the entire Southwest region is celebrating as Dr. Henry Omoyele Babatunde, former General Manager of the Ondo State Sports Council, has been elected as the Southwest Representative of the Nigeria Aquatics Federation (NAF) in an election held today, 27th September, 2025 at Liberty Stadium, Ibadan, Oyo State,.
Dr. Babatunde is the Principal Secretary to the Chairman, Ondo State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (OSOPADEC), a seasoned sports administrator and well-respected figure in Nigeria’s sporting landscape, brings a wealth of experience, dedication, and visionary leadership to his new national role. His election is a testament to his consistent contribution to the development of sports, particularly aquatics, at both state and national levels.
Throughout his tenure at the Ondo State Sports Council, Dr. Babatunde was known for his unwavering commitment to grassroots sports development, athlete welfare, and infrastructural improvement. His leadership saw remarkable achievements across various sports, laying a strong foundation for future successes in Ondo State and beyond.
Reacting to the news, stakeholders from across the region expressed optimism that Dr. Babatunde’s emergence would usher in a new era of progress and professionalism within the Nigeria Aquatics Federation.
While speaking with journalists shortly after the election in Ibadan, Oyo State, the General Manager, Ondo State Sports Council, Pastor Sunday Fagite, said, “This is a well-deserved victory. Dr. Babatunde has always been a bridge-builder and a passionate advocate for youth and sports development. We are confident he will represent the Southwest with distinction.”
Dr. Babatunde, in his remarks, thanked the delegates for their confidence and pledged to work tirelessly to promote aquatic sports in the region and across Nigeria. He emphasized collaboration, talent discovery, and infrastructural growth as key pillars of his agenda.
The entire Southwest zone looks forward to a transformative tenure under Dr. Babatunde’s representation, confident that his leadership will take aquatic sports to greater heights.
