By Nkiruka Nnorom
The Nigerian Wrestling Board of Control, NWB of C, in conjunction with Office of the Special Adviser to the President on Ethics and Values, has concluded arrangements to host the maiden edition of a world professional wrestling championship in Nigeria.

Philoseth Sports Promotion has been named as the official promoter for the event scheduled to hold in February, 2013 in three different states.

In a statement made available to Sports Vanguard, Secretary-General of NWB of C, Ralph Nwafor, said the Chief Executive of Philoseth Sports Promotions, Philo James, would utilize her wealth of experience to bring in professional wrestlers from across the world, including the USA, Austria, Germany, South Africa and Nigeria to ensure the success of the project.

Nwafor stated that the programme was in recognition of good governance in Nigeria, adding that it was aimed at promoting professional wrestling in Nigeria.

He also said the event was to encourage the host state governments to support the growth of the game by establishing a functional arena for the sport in such state.