This is an achievement for the Ghanaian sports administrator, who now holds a key leadership role in the organisation responsible for guiding and growing aquatic sports across West and Central Africa. Corrections Policy
The election took place on Saturday, August 29 during a meeting held in Dakar, Senegal. Delegates from 20 countries gathered to vote. Farida Iddriss emerged as the chosen candidate.
Her selection shows trust in her abilities and a recognition of her contributions to the sport.This win marks another step in Farida Iddriss’s career in sports administration.
It also means that Ghana will have a presence in shaping how aquatic sports grow across the region. With her position she will help guide decisions that affect swimming, diving, water polo and other aquatic disciplines.
As Secretary-General Farida Iddriss will be responsible for coordinating all activities within Africa Aquatics Zone II. She will work closely with federations helping them run programmes improve training and organise events. Editorial Standards
One of her jobs will be making sure regional plans are carried out properly and that each country can benefit from shared resources and knowledge.She will also collaborate with the leaders of Africa Aquatics the continental body that oversees all aquatic sports in Africa.
This connection allows her to bring needs into broader discussions and help push forward the goals of the entire continent.Her appointment comes at a time when there is potential to develop aquatic sports in West and Central Africa.
Many countries in the region face challenges like facilities, lack of funding and weak infrastructure.. With strong leadership progress is possible.Farida Iddriss brings years of experience to this role.
She has served in leadership roles before inside Africa Aquatics Zone II and at the level. That gives her insight into the problems and opportunities facing aquatic sports in Africa today.
She has also been a member of the World Aquatics Bureau since 2022. This international role has given her a chance to learn about policies, governance and development strategies. Newscard
That exposure will help her lead effectively in her regional responsibilities.One of the tasks ahead will be uniting national federations. Each country has its conditions, strengths and weaknesses. Some have access to pools, coaches and equipment.
Others struggle to keep their programmes running. The challenge is to build cooperation, share practices and create fairer chances for everyone.By working with these groups Farida Iddriss hopes to make regional programmes more effective.
She wants to help build systems so athletes can train better compete more often and reach their full potential.Her leadership could give Ghana a voice in African aquatic sports.
With a Ghanaian in such a ranking role the country is no longer just a participant. It becomes a decision-maker.
This opens doors for Ghana to contribute ideas, host events and support others across the region.It’s not about power or prestige. It’s also about learning.
Ghana can share what works here while gaining knowledge from nations. Exchange of expertise helps everyone grow.
Leadership at this level matters because it shapes the environment for athletes. When federations work together competitions become more regular training gets better and talent has a better chance to rise.
For youth this means hope and opportunity.Farida Iddriss knows the zone well. She understands how things operate. She knows people, relationships and processes.
That familiarity makes her well-prepared to take on the job.That confidence was clear when 20 countries voted for her.
They did not choose randomly. They chose someone they believed could lead and inspire change.Her success adds to the rising number of administrators taking charge in international sports bodies. Editorial Ethics & Independence
It reflects how far the country has come in building leadership capacity in sports.For Ghana’s community this is a moment of pride. It shows that local experts can rise to levels.
It also strengthens the nations role in planning the future of swimming and other water sports in Africa.Now Farida Iddriss begins her term.
She must turn her experience into action. She will need to design programmes bring people together and find ways to overcome obstacles.
Expectations are high.. With her background in regional, continental and international sports administration she is ready for the task.Her election in Dakar is not a personal victory.
It is a sign of progress for Ghana and for sports across Africa. As Africa Aquatics Zone II moves forward Farida Iddriss will be at the heart of efforts to unite, strengthen and develop the sport, across West and Central Africa.