The Kosofe unit of the Lagos State chapter of the National Association of Athletics Technical Officials ( NAATO ) has elected new set of officials that will run the affairs of the association for the next four years.
The election held on Monday 23 February, 2026, at the Ikosi Senior High School, Ketu, produced Udoka Eko Udo as chairman, while, Ikuesan Daisi Sunday as the Vice Chairman.
Other elected officers include, Awoniyi Sodiq Opeyemi as Secretary
Miss Ukaegbu Esther (Assistant Secretary); Mrs Odetokun Iyabode Olufunke (Treasurer); Ekwebe Joel (Financial Secretary); Olatunde A.Olusola (Publicity Secretary); Mrs. Omotosho Rachael Welfare-Secretar ; and Provost Marshall, Christian Umoh.
In handing over power to the newly elected executives, the out-going chairman, Mrs Otoide Ann thanked God Almighty for guiding the immediate past executive under her watch and highlighted some of the key achievements of the past regime.
Mrs Otoide in her response, commended the special guests including NAATO Assistant Secretary General, Olusegun Oriola Omodunni, the former Lagos State NAATO Chairman, James Aina and the former Lagos State NAATO Secretary, Comrade Ige Olawole Jenyo for honouring their invitation.
Not forgetting the Lagos State Athletics Association Technical Director, Coach Funmi Lola Otegbeye while special awards were given to the father and mother of the Kosofe NAATO unit, Pastor Ekpokpobe Gabriel and Alhaja Balogun Wuraola and the Auditor of the unit, APT, Ojediran Olubunmi.
In his acceptance speech, the newly elected chairman, Udoka Eko Udoka, gave kudos to the Three-man Electoral Committee members, led by Ajobiewe William Babasola- Chairman, Mrs. Adefowoju Sarah- member and Mr. Olawuyi James for conducting what he described as a free, fair and credible election.
Udoka also gave special thanks to the immediate past chairperson of the unit, Mrs Otoide Ann, for all her support and encouragement prior to the election.
- He also thanked the unit members for electing him and pledged to run a transparent regime.
