The Federal Government has said it will invite World Heavyweight Champion Anthony Joshua to Nigeria soon.

The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, said this in a statement congratulating Joshua on his victory over Ukranian Wladimir Klitscho on Saturday, which made him the unified World Heavyweight Champion.

“Nigeria is proud to be associated with the new unified World champion, whose Nigerian heritage he has publicly acknowledged,” the statement issued by a Special Adviser to the Minister, Segun Adeyemi, on Tuesday read in part.

The minister praised Joshua for his humility, despite his success in boxing, and his undying spirit, which saw him come off the canvas after he was knocked down by Klitschko in the sixth round to win by a technical knockout in the 11th round of their pulsating fight.