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Patrick Akukeke was also elected unopposed as Vice President.<\/p>\n<h3>At a glance<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Kingsley James Awodi elected Para Powerlifting Federation President unopposed<\/li>\n<li>Awodi secured all 12 votes from the federation congress<\/li>\n<li>Election held at the VIP Lounge of Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja<\/li>\n<li>Patrick Akukeke elected unopposed as Vice President<\/li>\n<li>Awodi praised support from the National Sports Commission leadership<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Delegates said Awodi\u2019s nomination was driven by his record of backing the national team in financial, physical and moral terms. They highlighted his close involvement in the sport\u2019s expansion in recent years, pointing to frequent appearances at training camps, national trials and international events.<\/p>\n<p>After the election, Awodi expressed gratitude to the National Sports Commission, naming its leadership as Mallam Shehu Dikko and Hon. 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