Former Nigerian amateur and professional wrestler Morris Atula has presented his agenda of reviving Nigerian wrestling to the National Sports Commission.
Atula one of Nigeria’s most successful wrestlers, relocated from Europe recently to join in the effort to revive Nigerian sports.
During the visit to the NSC offices at the MKO Stadium Abuja where he was welcomed by director-general Bukola Olapade, Atula said it was time for Nigerians to celebrate sporting success.
The former Nigeria, Commonwealth and World Wrestling Champion declared that with appointment of Shehu Dikko as chairman NSC and Hon Olopade as DG, the country is moving in the right direction of sports management and they need the support and contributions of Nigerians and sports technocrats.
“I can’t stop thanking president Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing technocrats like Malam Shehu Dikko and Hon. Bukola Olapade to administer Nigerian sports,” said Atula who was in company of his wife and daughter during the visit on Thursday.
“The signs of better days for Nigerian sports are here with positive policies and programmes being rolled out by the duo.
“I’m looking forward to contributing my quota, particularly in reviving, Nigerian wrestling. I’m praying stakeholders to fully back my target of being the next president of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation.
“I have a master plan that would make Nigeria be the best wrestling nation in the world. It’s about adequate training, talent discovery/nurturing and regular competitions all over 36 states of the nation, not forgetting the FCT of Abuja. Technocrats and veterans would play key roles in the revival of wrestling in Nigeria.”
Olapade expressed happiness over Atula’s visit to his office and readiness to be part of effort to revive Nigerian Sports.
