The Nigeria Wrestling Federation has elected the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, as its president for the next four years.
CG Adeniyi was elected unopposed over the weekend by the 14 board members at the Gymnasium Hall, Package B of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja.
In a related development, North Central Representative Chris Amkpila, re-elected as the vice president of the sports federation.
Reacting to the outcome of the election, the newly elected NWF President, Adeniyi, expressed gratitude for the trust reposed in him to lead one of Nigeria’s ‘most vibrant sports federations.’
The Customs boss pledged his commitment to expanding the reach of wrestling through stronger sponsorships and inclusive administration.
He said: ‘I want to sincerely thank the NSC for conducting a hitch-free and transparent election. The process was smooth and peaceful, which is the real essence of sports beyond competition, fostering peaceful coexistence among diverse races and cultures.
‘Also, my appreciation to all wrestling stakeholders for providing me with a great opportunity to lead the sport we all love,’ CG Adeniyi noted.
Other elected board members are: vice president – Chris Amkpila, Secretary General – Oluwasegun Bode Ademisoro, South South Rep- Daniel Igali, North East Rep – Alhaji Mustapha Bura, North West Rep- Alhaji Habib Abubakar Umar, South East Rep – Clement Ejim, and South West Rep – Akuh Purity
Others are; Technical Rep – Happiness Burutu, Athletes Rep – Blessing Oborodudu, NAPHER-SD Rep – Dr Okou Femedein Timipre, NAWIS Rep – Mrs. Adejoke Adebusoye, AFFAN Rep- Mrs Margaret Porbeni, Sponsor Rep- Mrs Amaka Asiofu, and Oluwasegun Bode Ademisoro.