The Nigeria Wrestling Federation has elected the Comptroller Normal of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, PhD as its President for the following 4 years.
CG Adeniyi pulled 14 out of the 14 Govt Board Members’ Votes to emerge NWF President, though he was the only candidate in an elective Congress held on the Gymnasium Corridor, Package deal B of the Moshood Abiola Nationwide Stadium, Abuja on Saturday.
The election, which was supervised by the Nationwide Sports activities Fee, noticed North Central Consultant Chris Amkpila re-elected because the Vice President of the Federation.
Reacting to the result of the election, the newly elected NWF President, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, PhD, expressed his gratitude for the belief reposed in him to guide one among Nigeria’s vibrant Sports activities Federations.
CG Adeniyi recommended President Tinubu for repositioning sports activities by means of deliberate effort by appointing competent fingers to deal with the Nationwide Sports activities Fee
The Customs boss pledged his dedication to increasing the attain of wrestling by means of stronger sponsorships and inclusive administration.
“I wish to sincerely thank the Nationwide Sports activities Fee for conducting a hitched free and clear election. The method was easy and peaceable, which is the actual essence of sports activities past competitors, fostering peaceable coexistence amongst various races and cultures.”
“The peaceable nature of the election right this moment is a mirrored image of President Bola Tinubu’s appointment of succesful individuals on the NSC.”
“Additionally, my appreciation to all wrestling stakeholders for offering me with an incredible alternative to guide the game all of us love.”
“Along with my workforce of technical and competent board members, we’ll dedicate our vitality and experience to assist to actualise and construct a stronger and extra virile Federation for the nation,” CG Adeniyi famous.
Under is the great checklist of the NWF Board Members after the completion of the 2025 Elective Congress.
1. President – CG Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, PhD
2. Vice President – Chris Amkpila
3. Secretary Normal – Oluwasegun Bode Ademisoro
4. South South Rep- Daniel Igali
5. North East Rep – Alhaji Mustapha Bura
6. North West Rep- Alhaji Habib Abubakar Umar
7. South East Rep – Clement Ejim
8. South West Rep – Akuh Purity
9. Technical Rep – Happiness Burutu
