1. The Congress observed a one-minute silence in honour of former NFF Technical Director and two-time Coach of the Super Eagles, Chief Adegboye Onigbinde and former Nigeria captain Henry Nwosu (MON), as well as other stakeholders in Nigeria football who passed on in the past few months.



2. The Congress expressed deep gratitude to the President and Commander-In-Chief of the Nigeria Armed Forces, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR for the high consideration that has been accorded football, nay sports, in budgetary provision and moral support since his administration came into office. 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. Congress applauded the Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Mallam Shehu Dikko, who was physically present at the EGA and delivered an insightful address, and the Director-General of the NSC, Hon. Bukola Olopade for their concerted efforts at taking Nigeria football, nay sports, to new heights.



3. The Congress commended the Government of Bayelsa State, led by the Executive Governor, His Excellency Senator 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. Congress 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.



4. The Congress hailed the representatives of world football-governing body, FIFA (Mr. Solomon Mudege, Head of Development Programmes – Africa) and continental-governing body, CAF (Mr. Nadim Magdy) for their physical presence and goodwill messages at the Extraordinary General Assembly. 



5. The Congress, voting on proposals by the Executive Committee, unanimously approved the amendments to the NFF Statutes (March 2026 Edition), the NFF Electoral Code and the Standing Orders of the General Assembly, as presented. 



6. The Congress, based on proposals by leaders of the six (6) geopolitical zones, approved the appointment of twelve (12) persons (two from each geopolitical zone) to serve on the NFF Electoral Committee and the NFF Electoral Appeals Committee. The twelve persons so nominated are: Barr. Matthew Burkala, SAN and Mr. Emmanuel Dada Obafemi (North Central); Alhaji Babagoni Grema and Barr. Benjamin Sak (North East); Bature Musa and Prof. Abdulmalik Awwal (North West); Hon. Justice C. J. Aneke and Arinze Azubuike Anughere, Esq. (South East); Hon. (Dr) Akogun Olugbenga Omole and Abayomi Akin Omoyimi, Esq. (South West) and; Ayibaye Peter Great Temedie, Esq. and Ayi Ekpo Ukpayam (South South). The appointed persons will be inaugurated into the two different committees in Abuja on Wednesday, 25th March 2026, with members to choose their chairmen. In line with the NFF Electoral Code, five (5) persons will serve as full members on the Electoral Committee with two (2) other persons as alternates, while three (3) persons will serve on the Electoral Appeals Committee with two (2) other persons as alternates. 



7. Voting on a proposal by the Executive Committee, the Congress unanimously approved the appointment of Messrs Ernst & Young (EY) as the new Independent Auditor of the Nigeria Football Federation. This followed a rigorous process of selection that involved a total of seven (7) firms, which made presentations to the committee that was saddled with the task. Consistent with Federal Government regulations and provisions of the NFF Statutes, the company will serve a first term of four (4) years. Congress praised PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) for its 9-year meritorious service to the NFF in this regard.



8. The Congress approved a proposal by the Executive Committee for the staging of the 2026 Elective Congress of the Nigeria Football Federation in Lafia, Nasarawa State on Saturday, 26th September 2026.



9.  A unanimous vote of confidence was passed on the NFF Executive Committee, led by its President, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, MON for their ongoing efforts in robustly developing the game of football across the length and breadth of Nigeria.



COMMUNIQUE DRAFTING COMMITTEE: Mallam Mohammed Nasir Saidu (Chairman); Hajji Gafaar Liameed (Member); Mr. Davidson Owumi (Member); Mr. Yakubu Salma (Member); Coach Ladan Bosso (Member); Dr Ademola Olajire (Secretary)

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