Former Nigerian, Commonwealth and World Wrestling Champion, Morris Atula has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his commitment and support for sports development in the country.
The former wrestler made the commendation during an interview on Eagle Seven 103.7FM over the weekend.
Atula commended President Tinubu for re-establishing the National Sports Commission, stating that it would assist in bringing out the best in sports in Nigeria.
He added that the appointment of Mallam Shehu Dikko as the Chairman of the National Sports Commission, NSC, and Bukola Olapade as the Director General by the President would bring about institutional changes in Nigerian sports.
He said that in order to achieve the President’s mandate, there must be early preparations, excellent skills, a positive attitude and good leadership before major competitions.
Atula also noted that embarking on grassroots competition in schools, local government areas and state festivals will enable the sports sector to discover new talents to fill up vacuums as well as create value in the sector.
“President Tinubu apparently means to revive Nigerian sports beginning with the appointments of Mallam Shehu Dikko and Bukola Olapade as National Sports Commission (NSC) Chairman and Director General. He also did well to have approved the revival of the Adopt – An – Athlete programme beside approval of direct payment of grants to deserving Nigerian athletes. These are very good initiatives that will boost Nigerian sports if the right administrators and coaches are continuously engaged.
The former world champion who is now Edo State Wrestling Association Chairman said Tinubu’s vision that should be amplified by more seasoned administrators need the support of all Nigerians who want the best for the country.
