By Akeem Lawal
Arrangements are in
top gear for the maiden National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) United
Boxing championship, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.
The boxing bout, which
will hold on a yet to be named date in August is being put together by Universal Boxing
Council (UBC) champion, Mojeed Okedara who doubles as the Chief Executive Officer of
Mojifrcan Global Events Management LLC, USA as part of ways to revive the state
of the sport in the country.
Speaking during
presentation of belt to the NURTW President, Alhaji Usman Najeem Yasin in Abuja, Okedara, who believes
that the dearth of competitions had stalled the growth of the sport, added that
if boxers were not having competitions, their skills would not be honed for
good performance.
"Nigeria is
blessed with talented boxers but there are no competitions to assist them to
harness their skills. That is why I am
putting this event together to take boxing to a better destination.
“I want to appreciate
the NURTW president and all members across the country for accepting to
organize the boxing tournament to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the
Union."
NURTW President, Alhaji Yasin said the aim of the union is to use the event of their 40th
Anniversary as platform to contribute to the development of youths and sports
in Nigeria, especially to encourage and support the growth of professional
boxing.
He said Nigeria which
has in the past gotten global recognition through various boxing championships
has since left the sport to die gradually.
"We see it as
our collective responsibility to help to rebuild boxing to its former glory and
beyond. Supporting this competition annually to will serve as our long term
contribution towards the development of youths and sports in the country.
“Therefore, NURTW has
authorized and permitted undefeated World Boxing Champion, Mojeed Okedara to
organize and promote the above mentioned competition in honour of our beloved
Union and as one of the activities to celebrate our 40th Anniversary."
Okedara informed Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com that there will also be an awards ceremony to honour all those who have
contributed immensely towards the growth of boxing in the country.
Picture Caption: UBC Champion, Mojeed
Okedara and NURTW President, Alhaji Usman Najeem Yasin during the belt
presentation in Abuja.
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