NFF congress hails Tinubu for landmark support to football
By Morakinyo Abodunrin The Congress of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has expressed profound appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his administration’s “high consideration” and “unwavering moral support” toward
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By Morakinyo Abodunrin
The Congress of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has expressed profound appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his administration's "high consideration" and "unwavering moral support" toward the development of football in Nigeria.
In a communiqué issued following the Extraordinary General Assembly held at the Government House in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, the Congress specifically lauded the President for his commitment to sports through enhanced budgetary provisions.
The assembly noted that the President’s encouragement has been tangibly felt through the "generous financial rewards" granted to players and officials of various National Teams who excelled on the international stage.
The Congress further highlighted that the Presidency’s intervention has been instrumental in providing the necessary financial resources for the preparation and participation of Nigeria’s teams in global championships.
“ This support and encouragement have been demonstrated severally in generous financial rewards to players and officials of the National Teams that excelled in international championships, as well as financial provision for the preparation and participation of the teams in these championships,” the NFF stated in the communiqué.
In addition to praising the Commander-in-Chief, the NFF delegates also commended the Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Mallam Shehu Dikko, who was physically present at the EGA and delivered an insightful address, and the Director-General, Hon. Bukola Olopade, for their concerted efforts in steering Nigerian sports toward a new era of growth.
The Congress commended the Government of Bayelsa State, led by Governor Douye Diri, for its support and encouragement of the development of football in the State.
It also applauded the Government and the people of the ‘Glory of All Lands’ for warmth and generosity in hosting the delegates from all the States of the Federation and the FCT for the Extraordinary General Assembly.
The EGA equally praised the Deputy Governor, His Excellency Pastor Peter Pere-Tubo Akpe, PhD, for his physical presence and kind words, as well as for pledges of greater support and encouragement for the NFF and Nigeria football going forward.
Meanwhile, the NFF Congress has officially fixed September 26, 2026 as the date for elections into its various offices, with Lafia, Nasarawa State, set to host the decisive polls.
