The Edo State Sports activities Fee has taken a big step towards increasing the state’s sporting panorama with the inauguration of the Armwrestling Affiliation Board.
The ceremony was held on Friday, October 17, 2025, below the management of the Fee’s Government Chairman, Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele, with Albert Erhumusele appointed as chairman of the brand new board.
Different members of the board embody Percy Okojie, Hon. Frank Ilaboya, Dr. Benson Ogala, Femi Johnson, Oghuma Peter Osagie, and Iraoya Olariwanju Joshua.
In his inaugural handle, Hon. Enabulele emphasised the significance of teamwork, sponsorship, and constant engagement in competitions to develop athletes’ potential.
“As we speak marks the start of a brand new chapter in our collective journey to strengthen and elevate the usual of sports activities improvement in our state,” Enabulele acknowledged. “As chairman of your affiliation, you carry an enormous accountability. I urge you to actively search sponsorships to maintain and propel the expansion of the game. Monetary help is the lifeblood of sports activities, and partnerships will present the assets essential to nurture our athletes and advance our programmes.”
He additional careworn accessibility and accountability, encouraging board members to stay accessible to athletes, coaches, and stakeholders, and introduced quarterly appraisal conferences to observe progress and handle challenges.
Chairman Albert Erhumusele, who beforehand led the Edo Boxing Affiliation Board, pledged to advertise armwrestling in Edo State with the identical dedication seen in nations similar to America and Australia.
“I switched to armwrestling as a result of I needed to work with dedicated individuals and obtain measurable outcomes,” Erhumusele mentioned. “We are going to maintain athletes engaged with common competitions, making certain they’re ready for main nationwide tournaments. Armwrestling is a sport of energy and technique, and Edo has already proven nice potential to change into a number one power in Nigeria.”
The inauguration of the board marks a brand new period for armwrestling in Edo State, with each the Sports activities Fee and the Affiliation dedicated to creating alternatives, nurturing expertise, and positioning Edo athletes for nationwide and worldwide success.
