Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has stated that all facilities will be in place for the hosting of the African Wrestling Championship in Port Harcourt in February 2018.
Speaking at the Government House Port Harcourt on Wednesday, when the President of United World Wrestling -Africa, Mr Found Meskout, visited him, Governor Wike said the state is ready to play host to all the African countries that will participate in the championship.
About 43 Countries are billed to participate in the games.
“We shall mobilize the people as far as this championship is concerned,” he said.
The governor added that facilities at the Diete Spiff Civic Centre are being developed for the championship.
“We are ready for the championship. The Diete Spiff Civic Centre is getting set for the tournament. If there is any additional facilities that should be added at the venue, please let us know.”
He also accepted the invitation to visit the International Wrestling Centre in Morroco, giving the assurance that the centre will be replicated in the state.
Furthermore, Wike noted that Rivers State is the safest place to host the African Wrestling Championship.
Earlier, Mr Meskout said the 2018 event will be the first time Nigeria will host the African Wrestling Championship.
He explained that the Wrestling Championship is key because the African Wrestling Championship will serve as a qualification tournament for the World U-17 Championship.
Furthermore, he expressed satisfaction with the facilities and hotels inspected on Wednesday, noting that they were good enough for the Championship.
On his part, President of the Nigerian Wrestling Federation, Daniel Igali thanked Governor Wike for his commitment to host the championship.
