Draft:Nigeria Professional Wrestling Federation

Nigeria Professional Wrestling Federation
Abbreviation	NPWF
Predecessor	Prince Hameed Olanrewaju Mohammed
Founded	1990
Founders	Power Mike, Big Jim Obot, Iron Fineface, Captain Killer, Elephando Bassey, Sunny Wonder, Iron Saigun, and L.T. Hammer
Headquarters	Old Basketball Court, Opposite Institute for Sports, National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos, Nigeria
Location	Nigeria;
Region served	Nigeria
Key people	Chief John Onyebuchi Uche (National President); Hon. Fidelis Kene Chiekezie (Southeast Director); Olusesan Olukoya (National Publicity Secretary)
Website	npwf.online

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Comment: Please read WP:INLINECITE and fix this article appropriately. Vanderwaalforces (talk) 10:32, 25 June 2026 (UTC)

Nigeria Professional Wrestling Federation

The Nigeria Professional Wrestling Federation (NPWF), also known as the Nigeria (Pro) Wrestling Federation (NWF), is a Nigerian organization involved in the administration, promotion, regulation, and development of professional wrestling in Nigeria.

History

In 1976, Michael Okpala, known as Power Mike, established Power Mike International Promotions following his retirement from active wrestling and world tours. The organization was created to train aspiring professional wrestlers and organize wrestling events. Wrestling facilities associated with the organization were located in Onitsha, Abuja, and Lagos. Power Mike International Promotions was incorporated on 19 September 2007 with registration number 2039348.

During the 1970s, the Nigeria Wrestling Board of Control (NWB of C) was established by the Federal Government of Nigeria to regulate professional wrestling and enforce technical standards. The board was chaired by His Royal Majesty Nnamdi Evaristus Ofoegbu, while Ralph Nwafor served as Secretary-General. Ofoegbu is the traditional ruler of Umudiawa, an autonomous community in Umuahia North Local Government Area of Abia State.

The Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF) was inaugurated on 27 September 1981 during the administration of President Shehu Shagari. The federation was established to administer amateur and professional wrestling activities in Nigeria. In 1990, the federation separated its amateur and professional divisions, resulting in the formation of the Nigeria Amateur Wrestling Federation (NAWF) and the Nigeria Professional Wrestling Federation (NPWF).

The NPWF was incorporated by the Corporate Affairs Commission on 5 June 1997. Individuals identified with its establishment include Power Mike, Elephando Bassey, Ben Lion Heart, and Iron Saigon.

As of 2025, Chief John Onyebuchi Uche serves as National President of the NPWF, while Fidelis Kene Chiekezie serves as Southeast Director. Daniel Igali served as National President of the Nigeria Amateur Wrestling Federation until the federation's 2025 election in Bayelsa State, at which Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, was elected National President.

Structure, Chapters and Clubs

Professional wrestling events promoted by Power Mike were held in several locations in Nigeria, particularly in Onitsha, until his death on 11 March 2004.

Fancy Superstar Wrestling Club was established in Onitsha in 1998 under the leadership of Uche Animoke, also known as Uche Fancy. Hardcore Wrestling Club was established in 2008 under the leadership of Patrick Emeka Ofolomah, known as Afro-De-Giant.

Following the death of Ofolomah, the two organizations merged to form SuperHardCore Wrestling Club of Nigeria. The organization is led by Chinedu Akata and operates from Chuba Ikpeazu Stadium on Awka Road, Onitsha. It functions as the Anambra State chapter of the NPWF.

The Veteran Wrestlers Association of Nigeria (VWAN) was established to address matters relating to the welfare of former wrestlers.

Leadership

Individuals who have held leadership positions in Nigerian wrestling Federations include:

Sunday "Sunny Wonder" Oluwayemi – National President of NWF-NPWF (1981–2006)

Simon O. Umeh – President of NPWF (2008–2012)

Prince Hameed Olanrewaju Mohammed - President of NPWF (2009 - 2020)

John Onyebuchi Uche – President of NPWF, appointed 19th June 2020

Fidelis Kene Chiekezie – Director of Communications and Southeast Director of NPWF, appointed 2025

Daniel Igali – President of the Nigeria Amateur Wrestling Federation (NAWF); elected in 2013 and re-elected in 2017

Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR – Elected National President of NAWF in 2025

Relationship with Amateur Wrestling

The Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF) was established to administer both amateur and professional wrestling in Nigeria. Following the separation of the two divisions in 1990, the Nigeria Amateur Wrestling Federation (NAWF) and the Nigeria Professional Wrestling Federation (NPWF) became separate organizations. Both organizations trace their origins to the federation inaugurated on 27 September 1981.

Developments

Fidelis Kene Chiekezie initiated activities relating to the promotion of professional wrestling in Nigeria. Chiekezie has also been identified as a relation of Power Mike.

The NPWF, under the leadership of Chief John Onyebuchi Uche, announced plans to commemorate the federation's 44th anniversary in Awka, Anambra State.

Morris Atula and other members of the Veteran Wrestlers Association of Nigeria (VWAN) have advocated increased technical expertise in the administration of wrestling organizations.

Wrestling Promotions in Nigeria

Organizations associated with professional wrestling activities in Nigeria include:

Power Mike International Promotions, established in 1976 by Power Mike.

Pro Wrestling Africa (PWA), founded by Olusesan Olukoya in February 2015.

TBT Promotions (Throwback Enterprises) and African Elite Wrestling Council (AEWC), founded by Fidelis Kene Chiekezie in January 2018.

Wrestlemap, founded by Bryan Anderson in 2020.

Decline

National President, Chief John O. Uche of the NPWF have attributed a decline in professional wrestling activity in Nigeria to management-related issues and insufficient institutional support. The organization have also identified infrastructure, funding, and organizational continuity as factors affecting the development of professional wrestling in Nigeria.