Veteran wrestlers want technocrats in NWF board leadership

Veteran wrestlers Association of Nigeria (VWAN) have said they strongly prefer a situation whereby technocrats will dominate the next board of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF).

Following an online meeting over the weekend, the veterans affirmed that only those who had practiced and won wrestling laurels in the past can effectively help in their dream of reviving wrestling through the next board of the NWF.

A statement signed by the Financial Secretary, Veteran Wrestlers Association of Nigeria, Philip Momoh revealed that they have chosen the Edo State Wrestling Association Chairman, Morris Atula also known as “Golden Warrior” as their dream ptresident of the next NWF board

.“Our President, Morris Atula is a confirmed technocrat who would take our wrestling to the zenith. Atula is tested, trusted and have the pedigree to boost wrestling.

“Only technocrats and those with deep knowledge of wrestling would be needed to complement his effort in repositioning Nigeria Wrestling. ,“said Momoh who also said philanthropists and other stake holders would be accommodated in their sophisticated programs if they come on board.

Indeed Morris Atula commended effort of the Controller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service, K N Nandap for his endless support for wrestling and Wrestlers.

“I am highly impressed with the Controller General for sponsoring and supporting wrestling events. Those who can support in cash and kind are the people we want around us. We will provide mileage through rotational training programs and championships in different parts of the country.”, said Atula who has appealed for support in veterans ‘ determination to revive Nigeria wrestling.

Atula, an ex-Nigeria, Commonwealth and world wrestling champion added that the next NWF board would not compromise in training , rotational tournaments , provision of training Mats, Scholarships and other welfare packages to wrestlers in the six Geo political zones of the country .