A leading figure in the international wrestling community, Lieutenant Colonel Okou Femedein Timipre, has made a strong case for the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, to emerge as the next President of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF), representing the Armed Forces, Police, and Paramilitary constituency.
Lt Col Okou, who also serves as a member of the World Military Sports Science Commission, issued a statement highlighting CG Adeniyi’s significant contributions to sports development in Nigeria, particularly wrestling. He emphasized that Adeniyi possesses the leadership acumen, passion, and track record required to steer the Wrestling Federation toward greater international glory.
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“Comptroller General Adeniyi has demonstrated unwavering commitment to sports, with a particular passion for wrestling. His support and developmental strides are well known within the wrestling community, and he meets the expectations of the constituency he seeks to represent,” Lt Col Okou noted.
Okou also appealed to the outgoing NWF President, Olympic champion Daniel Igali, current Board members, and stakeholders to give their full support to Adeniyi’s candidacy. He stressed the importance of continuity and building on the solid foundation laid by the Igali-led board.
“The next leadership must not only consolidate on the achievements made so far but also take the Federation to the next level — and CG Adeniyi has the capacity to do that. With collective support, Nigeria can aim for World and Olympic wrestling gold,” he stated.
The call for Adeniyi’s emergence comes ahead of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation elections, with stakeholders gearing up for what could be a pivotal moment in shaping the future of the sport in the country.
With growing endorsement from within the military and paramilitary sports constituency, Adeniyi’s potential candidacy is gaining momentum, positioning him as a unifying figure capable of bridging administrative experience with a deep passion for athlete development
