Nigeria Pro Wrestling Federation aims to compete at Nigeria’s National Sports Festival
“As Ogun Plans To Host And Win 2024 National Sports Festival, Pro Wrestling will Precede the National Event” - Chief John Uche
As the Ogun State Government is gearing up with confidence ahead of the 22nd National Sports Festival to be held by the Gateway state in 2024, the President of the Nigeria Professional Wrestling Federation (NPWF) High Chief John Uche has sent a letter to the governor of Ogun State making his intention known of promoting an international pro wrestling championship in the state to herald the National Sports Festival.
The state government had earlier in May, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the federal government, through the Federal Ministry of Sports and Youth Development on the sports fiesta. During the occasion, Governor Abiodun told the federal government’s delegation led by then Minister of Sports, Mr. Sunday Dare, that Ogun State was ready and willing to host a world-class festival come year 2024, adding that the state has capable hands and sponsors ready to support the bid.
The wrestling federation’s president, while expressing the federal government’s acceptance of the proposal, noted that the choice of Ogun State as the next host of the National Sports Festival was due to its culture of sports development, unrelenting sports promotion over the years and availability of sporting infrastructure and potential to host a befitting festival that would linger for a long time. Chief Uche, during his address, spoke to the Nigerian pro wrestlers to get set and prepared as plans are in top gear to host a world pro wrestling championship in Abeokuta Ogun state as professional wrestling will herald the national sports festival and also commemorate the 42nd year anniversary of the Nigerian Pro Wrestling Federation which was in September this year.
He thanked the governor for his consistency and doggedness over the years in building Ogun State despite the numerous challenges besetting the Nigerian nation. ‘’I want to sincerely thank your Excellency Sir for your visionary leadership which has undoubtedly propelled Ogun State to new heights. Your governance strategy showcases unwavering commitment to the people’s aspirations and sets a precedent for accountability and transparency. Through strategic planning, the people’s governor has addressed all the critical sectors such as education, healthcare, sports, infrastructure and agriculture, fostering sustainable development and economic growth,’’ chief Uche hinted.
Executive Governor of Ogun State His Excellency Prince Dapo Abiodun
In a letter sent to the Executive Governor of Ogun State, His Excellency Prince Dapo Abiodun, seeking his approval to host the championship scheduled to take place on Saturday December 2nd at the Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abeokuta he implored the governor on the hosting.
“Nigerian Professional Wrestling Federation is appealing to your Excellency to approve and be our Chief Host on the international Wrestling championship and 42nd Year Anniversary celebration that will showcase the best pro wrestling talents in Nigeria and the Africa continent. We have great and talented grapplers in different categories,” Chief Uche explained.
According to President Uche, ‘’celebrating sons and daughters of Ogun State who have done well in all spheres of life though the championship is another key factor as the event will also be used to showcase talents such as Mighty Man, the NPWF Heavyweight Champion and title holder, Mr. Sharpman, Aliking (the current holder of the peace trophy), while the national ladies title fight will be between Stylish ‘’J’’ of Anambra and Triple ‘’J’’ of Jos, Plateau State. The event will feature three title fights and four supporting bouts which will be explosive with scintillating pro wrestling display,’’ he concluded.
