American born Nigerian Power lifter, Russell Orhii, son of a Nigerian top politician and former Director General, National Agency for Food Drugs Administration and Control, NAFDAC, Dr.
Paul Orhii, has became the World Champion after lifting eighty-three kg weight at the 2019 World Power lifting Championship in Sweden.

The twenty-five year old Champion who has competed for the coveted prize for three years was a silver medalist in 2018 and a two time American champion.

Russell who represented the United States of America at the competition was awarded a gold medal and pronounced the World Strongest Man at the moment.

In a short message, his father, Dr. Orhii expressed joy over his son’s success at the competition and wished him well in his future endeavours.