The Maiden Edition Of Comptroller General Of Customs Military/Paramilitary Wrestling Championship Set To Kick Off In Abuja
The Nigeria Wrestling Federation has confirmed that the maiden edition of Comptroller General Of Customs Military/Paramilitary Wrestling Championship will kick off in Abuja from October 19 to October 25, 2024.
Fourteen Military and Para-military agencies; Nigerian Army, Nigeria Air-force, Nigerian Navy, Nigerian Police, DSS, FRSC, NDLEA, NSCDC, Nigerian Customs, Correctional Service, Immigration Service, Fire Service, EFCC and ICPC, will take part in the week-long event that is billed to take place at the Indoor Sports Hall of Package B of the Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja.
Speaking during the press briefing of the wrestling championship, President of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation Honorable Daniel Igali commended the Controller General of Customs Alhaji Bashir Adewale Adeniyi for his immense support towards the development of wrestling in Nigeria.
“Today, we stand at the precipice of a new chapter, celebrating the birth of a championship that arises from the warmth, dedication, and benevolence of our esteemed Comptroller General of Customs Service, His Eminence, Alhaji Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR. His philanthropic spirit and commitment to uplifting others command our admiration, and I convey our gratitude on behalf of the entire board and the wrestling community of Nigeria”.
The Bayelsa State Commissioner for Sports, Dr. Igali, further stated that the championship will go a long way in promoting good relationship among the military and the paramilitary agencies.
“This Championship is not merely an event; it is a manifestation of the Federation’s vision to propagate and enhance the art of wrestling amongst the Armed Forces and Paramilitary Agencies”.
“The introduction of this inaugural championship promises to significantly strengthen the dynamic synergy between military and civilian spheres through the shared values inherent in sportsmanship”.
Also speaking, CG of Customs Alhaji Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR. represented by ACG Headquarters Alhaji Ibrahim Umar, said his organization will do all within its power to make the championship a success.
“The importance of sports cannot be over emphasized, it assists us to develop leadership skills and it equips us with the ability to set goals and achieve those goals and we believe that athletes will be discovered during the championship”.
“Anybody who knows the CGC will know that he is a lover of sports and that is the reason he is making the move to sponsor the championship. The Nigerian Customs Service through the CGC is collaborating with the Nigeria Wrestling Federation to sponsor the championship as a way of corporate social responsibility, a way of giving back to the society”.
Earlier, Chairman Local Organizing Committee, Brigadier General Olawale Fawole said preparations are in top gear to have a hitch free championship.
“We have agreed on the location of the championship; the Moshood Abiola National Stadium Abuja, and the approval has been given, the technical team of the wrestling federation is fully ready to give the necessary assistance, we have conducted inspection on the facilities, ministry of sports is giving us their hostel. All the military and paramilitary are ready to assist with their staff and facility; I can tell you that we are fully ready to have a successful championship”.
The Comptroller General Of Customs Military/Paramilitary Wrestling Championship will start on October 19 and ends on October 25, 2024 in Abuja.
