This was contained in a press release made available by the Public Relations officer of the Command, Chief Superintendent of Customs (CSC) Oscar Ivara, on Tuesday at the Command headquarters in Lagos.
The statement noted that ”in an effort to promote sports and youth empowerment in Nigeria, the Tincan Island Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Tuesday, October 7, 2025, played host to the leadership of the Nigerian Professional Wrestling Federation (NPWF)."
The delegation, the statement continued, was led by the National President of the Federation, Chief John Uche and was received by the Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Frank Onyeka, at the Command Headquarters in Lagos.
The purpose of the visit was to formally inform the Command of the upcoming African International Wrestling Championship scheduled to take place from October 18 to 19, 2025, at Dr. Alex Ekwueme Square, Awka, Anambra State.
Giving details of the event, Chief Uche disclosed that the international event would feature wrestling legends and emerging talents from Nigeria, the United States, the United Kingdom, France, and several African nations.
He also hinted that the championship was aimed at showcasing Nigeria’s untapped wrestling potentials while also serving as a platform to empower over 100 Nigerian youths through grassroots development programmes.
The statement further highlighted that the Federation’s broader objectives include curbing youth restiveness, reducing poverty, and creating sustainable job opportunities through sporting events.
Speaking at the event, Comptroller Frank Onyeka commended the Federation for its efforts in promoting local sporting activities and for recognizing the Nigeria Customs Service as a strategic
partner.
He reaffirmed the Nigeria Customs Service's unwavering commitment to youth development and grassroots sports promotion under the leadership of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, psc (+).
The Tincan Island Port, Customs boss, asserted that the Customs Service has consistently supported
various sporting initiatives across the country and would continue to collaborate with stakeholders committed to national development through sports.
High point of the visit was the unveiling and formal presentation of the championship trophy and award of excellence to the Customs Area Controller by the NPWF leadership, symbolizing partnership and mutual commitment to the success of the tournament.
Credit: Bon Peters
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