President of the Tug of Struggle Nigeria Federation, Isaac Osaikhiwu, has stated the affiliation will intensify efforts to make sure the game is featured on the Nationwide Sports activities Pageant within the close to future, whereas in addition they plan to introduce it in colleges throughout the nation.
Often known as tug battle, rope battle, rope pulling or tugging battle, the game pits two groups in opposition to one another in a take a look at of power, with groups on reverse ends of a rope attempting to carry the rope a sure distance in a single route in opposition to the pressure of the opposing group’s pull.
Osaikhiwu, who was returned as president of the federation in December, declared his intention to take the game to new heights, in continuation of the board’s achievements in previous years.
Some members of the chief embrace first vp Bashir Abubakar and second vp Etop Ebe, whereas Abdulkareem Macaulay serves because the physique’s basic secretary and worldwide consultant.
Different executives are Babatoba Samuel, who’s the technical director, nationwide coach Jude Iduh, who will probably be assisted by Tombiri James, whereas Shola Ogundele was elected as treasurer and Raymond Akparhuere the general public relations officer.
In his acceptance speech, Osaikhiwu thanked the delegates for his or her belief and confidence in his board and pledged to work tougher to make Tug of Struggle a rallying level for expertise discovery.
In keeping with him, the federation has turn into a baby of necessity with landmark achievements, together with the inauguration of associations in numerous states throughout the nation that are Bayelsa, Kano, Kebbi, Kwara, FCT Abuja amongst others.
He additionally famous that the primary focus now’s to see the game as a scoring occasion on the Nationwide Sports activities Pageant, in addition to representing the nation at worldwide occasions.
Osaikhiwu additionally famous that efforts had been in progress to introduce the game in colleges in pursuit of the federation’s grassroots agenda.