The chairman, Oyo State Tennis Association, Dr Adesoji Tayo has been appointed the Technical Director of the Nigeria Table Tennis Federation (NTTF)
In a letter of appointment dated 25th August, signed by the Secretary General of the NTTF, Chimezie Asiegbu and made available to TRIBUNESPORTS, Wednesday, the NTTF President Engineer Ishaku Tikon approved the appointment after the meeting of the board.
Also, the appointment was as a result of his contribution to the game at the state and national level urging him to use his wealth of experience to steer the department to higher level.
“By this appointment, you are the technical head of the federation and you are to advice the board on technical matters concerning the Federation, the appointment is with immediate effect which will last throughout the life span of the present board”, stated the secretary in the letter.
In his reaction, Dr Adesoji Tayo having expressed delight on the appointment assured that he will not let the board as well as the athletes down, saying “I will put in my best possible to justify the confidence reposed in the board over the appointment and I will use my position to help in the growth off the sport”, Tayo said via a whatsApp chat Wednesday.