Former Nigerian Commonwealth and World Wrestling Champion, Morris Atula has returned home from Europe after about forty years of sojourn with the single aim of contributing to the growth of sports in Nigeria.
Atula, former Edo state Wrestling Association chairman said on arrival at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja Sunday morning that he is inspired by the return of the National Sports Commission (NSC) and presence of technocrats like Malam Shehu Dikko and Bukola Olapade as Chairman and Director General respectively.
“I have fully returned home to partake in nation building directly. I’m happy that Mr President brought in Technocrats to run the NSC, and I have a key role to play if elected as the next president of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation.
“I’m tested and trusted having wrestled all over the World. I’m a technocrat with experience garnered as amateur and professional wrestler. I have been a successful coach beside being a sound administrator. I will work with key stakeholders to make Nigeria be among best wrestling nations, as it were when late Mike Bamidele was our coach.
“I have plans to involve Veterans and other technocrats in reviving Wrestling. We shall ensure massive sponsorship drive to ensure regular training and championships in all 36 States of the federation and the FCT.
“There would be further training opportunities too for coaches towards impacting more on Wrestlers. I’m encouraged by present emphasis on training and grassroot development. I’m indeed proud and happy to be back home. By the grace of God, great strides would be recorded “, Atula said emphatically.
