{
  "id": 3639772,
  "title": "Judo Stakeholders Pass Vote of Confidence on NJF President, Musa Oshodi",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/judo-stakeholders-pass-vote-of-confidence-on-njf-president-musa-oshodi",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-27T01:35:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/27/judo-stakeholders-pass-vote-of-confidence-on-njf-president-musa-oshodi/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Stakeholders in Nigerian Judo have overwhelmingly expressed confidence in the leadership of President Dr. Musa Oshodi, lauding his visionary approach and the nation's recent bronze medal achievement at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. The Nigeria Judo Coaches Association, Referees Association, and Athletes’ Representative all released letters of support on August 26, 2026, highlighting the federation's progress and Dr. Oshodi's strategic reforms. The Coaches Association, represented by President Coach Oluwatoyin Emmanuel Ojo, commended the growth of Judo within the country and internationally, crediting the administration for its contributions to the sport's development. The Referees Association, under Chairman Mr. Godspower Geoffrey, emphasized the significance of the Glasgow medal as a milestone in ending Nigeria's 24-year medal drought at the Commonwealth Games, attributing it to Dr. Oshodi's policies and commitment to elevating Judo globally. Athletes’ Representative Franca Audu, speaking on behalf of the judoka community, assured the president of their enduring support, expressing optimism about the future of Judo in Nigeria. Together, these endorsements underscore a united commitment to bolstering Judo's standing within the nation and its aim to become a leading sport at both local and international levels.",
  "summary": "Stakeholders in Nigerian Judo have unanimously passed a vote of confidence on the President of the Nigeria Judo Federation, Dr. Musa Oshodi, citing his visionary leadership and the historic bronze",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}