The newly elected President of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF) and Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Dr. Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has delivered on his first official assignment in office by donating a brand-new bus to the national wrestling team.
The gesture, made during a visit to the team’s camp at Package B of Moshood Abiola Stadium on Saturday, is aimed at improving logistics and athlete welfare ahead of the upcoming Islamic Solidarity Games in Saudi Arabia.
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Presenting the keys to the Federation’s Secretary, Adeniyi explained that the donation was inspired by a tragic accident last year, when the team’s previous vehicle was involved in a fatal crash returning from a Bayelsa tournament.
“Since that incident, I made up my mind to replace the vehicle to ease the Federation’s transportation challenges,” he said. “This bus is a token of appreciation for the sacrifices of our athletes and a step towards improving their welfare.”
Adeniyi also used the visit to interact with the wrestlers and coaching staff, commending their discipline and commitment. “We do not want to achieve glory through foul means,” he stressed. “My charge to you is simple — go out there, compete clean, and win clean. I would prefer a disciplined athlete to an indisciplined winner.”
The NWF President expressed confidence in the future of Nigerian wrestling, highlighting the emergence of young talents ready to follow in the footsteps of champions like Blessing Oborududu and Mercy Genesis. He assured athletes of long-term support, including welfare packages, exposure opportunities, and pathways into coaching, officiating, administration, or sports journalism.
“We will be bold and intentional about improving athletes’ welfare,” Adeniyi said. “We want to help them transition beyond competition because we value their contributions and believe in their potential.”
He concluded by encouraging the wrestlers to stay focused as they prepare for international competition. “Soar high, compete clean, and make Nigeria proud both on and off the mat,” Adeniyi urged, emphasizing integrity and national pride as the guiding principles for the team
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