By Emma Njoku
FORMER World Wrestling Champion, Chief Morris Atula, has reiterated that he is the best candidate to lead the Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF) after the tenure of Hon. Daniel Igali.
Elections into various national sports federations will be held in the next couple of weeks, and Atula said he has the pedigree to make Nigeria win laurels at international wrestling competitions after regular training of wrestlers and retraining of coaches.
The Edo State Wrestling Association chairman has, therefore, appealed to stakeholders to shun sentiments and vote for him as the next president of the NWF.
“I actually began winning wrestling laurels from age 14, and I have been a successful wrestling coach and administrator for over 50 years. Before relocating to Nigeria after 40 years in the UK, I had effectively understood what Nigeria needed to rule the world of wrestling. I have the burning desire for our nation to be at the zenith of wrestling globally”, began Atula who recently mobilised veteran wrestlers to organise a very successful three days South East Junior Zonal Wrestling Championship at the Nnamdi Azikwe Stadium, Enugu.The Edo State born Atula, who is the President, Veteran Wrestlers Association of Nigeria, was emphatic that such regular zonal championships and top class training and exposure would unveil youthful and talented wrestlers from different states of the federation.
He further declared: “I know where the problem lies, and I’m set to fix it. Stakeholders should get it right by electing me as the president. We need someone with experience and passion. I will ensure that veterans and other credible technocrats get it right. I have the time and blueprint to revive Nigerian wrestling.
We will also have an excellent relationship with sports-loving patrons and sponsors for the several training programmes and competitions across the federation”.
Atula advised the outgoing NWF board led by Daniel Igali to support a credible technocrat like himself, instead of installing a novice, saying, “it’s not about having a deep pocket and fame, but being conversant with the solutions to Nigerian wrestling problems.
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