From Kenechukwu Obiajuru, Yenagoa
Dr. Samuel Kolawole Oredipe, the current Vice-Chairman, Bayelsa State Athletics Association has been appointed into the new board of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) as the Auditor of the Federation.
The newly elected President of the AFN, Chief Tonobok Okowa announced the appointment of Dr. Oredipe in Abuja, shortly after taking oath of office for his 2nd term in office.
Dr. Oredipe, is the founder of Samkay Athletics Club and candidate for the South-South Zonal Rep in the last election in Benin City, Edo State.
Dr. Oredipe, a former middle distance athlete, is Assistant Director, News with the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria and currently Director-General, New Media to the Bayelsa State Governor.
Also appointed into the board are ace sports commentator, Dr. Nneka Nkem Anibieze , as AFN Chief Operating Officer, Barrister Bamidele Edokpaye, as Legal Adviser and Mr. Babajide Odedeji as Safeguarding Officer.
