The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) has announced the appointment of the President of the Nigeria Table Tennis Federation, Mr. Tikon Ishaku, eight other Nationals as its new Nominations Committee for the period 2024-2026. 

The committee, which was appointed during the ITTF Executive Board meeting in Chengdu, China on December 9, 2024, is tasked with identifying and nominating candidates for various ITTF positions.

The new committee is chaired by Mr. Abdulla Al Mulla of Qatar, with Ms. Sandra Deaton of England serving as Deputy Chair. The committee also includes representatives from various regions, including Asia, Europe, Africa, Americas, and Oceania.

The members of the committee are:

- Mr. Abdulla Al Mulla (QAT) - Chair

- Ms. Sandra Deaton (ENG) - Deputy Chair

- Mr. Henry Reimberg (CHI) - Americas Male

- Mr. He Xiao (CHN) - Asia Male

- Mr. Tago Germain Alfred Karou (CIV) - Africa Male

- Mr. Andreas Georgiou (CYP) - Europe Male

- Ms. Yokota Sachiko (JPN) - Asia Female

- Mr. Tikon Ishaku (NGR) - Africa Male

- Ms. Sarah Sandley (AUS) - Oceania Female (co-opted member)

The ITTF Executive Board has thanked the outgoing members of the Nominations Committee for their work and congratulated the new members on their appointment.

The new committee is expected to play a crucial role in identifying and nominating candidates for various ITTF positions, including the ITTF Executive Board and other committees.