Nigeria Wrestling Federation heaps praises on Controller General of Nigeria Customs, Adewale Adeniyi

...Inaugural Comptroller of Customs Military-Para Military Wrestling Championships 

By Oluwatobiloba Zeal-Adepetu Kumoye 

  

  

  

The President of Nigeria Wrestling Federation, (NWF), Honourable Daniel Igali, on Saturday heaped praises on the Comptroller General of Nigeria Customs Service, Adewale Adeniyi, for unwavering support to the sport in Nigeria.

Honourable Igali added that his efforts to host the maiden edition of Military-Para Military Wrestling Championships scheduled for October 18-24 is one to be celebrated.

"On behalf of the board and entire wrestling community in Nigeria I want to appreciate the Comptroller General of Customs Service, Alhaji Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, for this innovation to host one of the biggest events the arm forces and other relevant securities have seen in recent times,” Igali explained.

He went further to state that the tournament will foster working cohesion among the military and the paramilitary personnel.

“This Championship is not merely an event; it is a manifestation of the Federation's vision to propagate and enhance the art of wrestling amongst the Armed Forces and Paramilitary Agencies.

“The introduction of this inaugural championship promises to significantly strengthen the dynamic synergy between military and civilian spheres through the shared values inherent in sportsmanship,” he emphasized.

Igali noted that the immense and unconditional contribution of the Customs boss to developing wrestling in the arm forces and other security agencies, is rare in the country and that such ones should be honoured and appreciated.

The Wrestling Federation boss also had some nice words for the Chief of Defence Staff, General Chris Musa. 

During a courtesy visit to the Army Chief, Honourable Igali, shared the exciting news of the upcoming championship with the Chief of Defence Staff and was pleased with his willingness to support the event fully. 

Additionally, discussions were had on the 13th overall and 3rd Governor Douye Diri National Wrestling Classics, set for November 4th - 9th.

The week-long Military and Para-military championship is billed to take place at the Indoor Sports Hall of Package B of the Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja while 13th Overall and 3rd Governor Douye Diri National Wrestling Classics will take place at the Samson Siasia Indoor Sports Hall, Yenagoa the Bayelsa State capital.