The national executive committee of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria on Tuesday paid a courtesy call on the President of Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau at the NFF Secretariat, Abuja, during which the NFF supremo underscored the importance of journalists as critical stakeholders in Nigeria Football.

During the meeting, President Gusau emphasized the importance of open communication and cooperation, noting that unity is crucial for addressing the challenges subsisting in the Nigeria game.

“I recognize and appreciate the high importance of media professionals towards the actualization of our mission and vision to take Nigeria football to new heights of excellence. There is the need for us to collaborate and synergize better, in order for us to be able to implement, seamlessly, strategies that will uplift Nigeria football in the interest of all stakeholders.”

In his response, Mr. Isaiah Benjamin, President of SWAN, expressed appreciation for the opportunity to engage with the NFF leadership. He reaffirmed SWAN’s commitment to ensuring comprehensive media coverage of the NFF’s programmes and initiatives. “The NFF, as the supreme governing body of football in Nigeria, has the biggest responsibility for the growth and success of the game in Nigeria. Through our collaboration, SWAN will strive to communicate the activities and accomplishments of the NFF to the broader public, aligning our efforts with the priorities of the Federation.”

Also present at the occasion were Mr. Ayodeji Ogunsakin (Vice President, South-West); Mr. Olayinka Owolewa (Vice President, North-Central); Alh. Lurwanu Idris Malikawa Garu (Ex-Officio); Mr. Biodun Ogundipe (Ex-Officio); Ikenna Okonkwo (Secretary General); Mr. Femi Amusan; Olufemi Ayorinde (Treasurer); Mrs. Ijeoma Peter Nwante (Financial Secretary); Mr. Chidoka Ndubueze (former Chairman, FCT SWAN); Mr. Kelechi Onwudiwe (Current FCT SWAN Chairman); Mr. Samuel Ahmadu (FCT SWAN Secretary) and; Mr. Jacob Okpani (Kaduna SWAN Secretary)

In conclusion, both the NFF and SWAN have committed to fostering a robust partnership that leverages their respective strengths to advance the development of football in Nigeria. This collaboration aims to enhance the sport’s profile and establish its importance within the national conversation.

PHOTO 1: Gusau (right) with SWAN president Benjamin (second left) and SWAN vice-president, north central, Mr. Olayinka Owolewa.

PHOTO 1: Gusau with Benjamin, other NEC members and members of SWAN FCT chapter on Tuesday.

NFF holds match commissioners’ seminar in Kaduna

The Nigeria Football Federation on Wednesday held its 2024 match commissioners’ seminar (northern conference) at the Asaa Pyramids Hotel, Kaduna.

Chairman of NFF Match Commissioners’ Appointment Committee, Alhaji Babagana Kalli disclosed to thenff.com that the Chairman of the NFF Technical and Development Committee, Alhaji Sharif Rabiu Inuwa, represented the NFF President, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau and declared the programme open on Wednesday morning.

Professor A. A. Musa Garba, of the Department of Sports Management, Bayero University, Kano was the resource person for the one-day event.

Secretary of the NFF Match Commissioners’ Appointment Committee, Danlami Alanana said that the objective of the seminar was to re-acquaint the match commissioners in the Nigeria National League (NNL), the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) and the Nationwide League One (NLO) with both the rudiments and the fine points of match reporting, and to also emphasize the high importance of credible match reporting, as organizers always rely on their match reports to take decisions in case of crises or controversies.

Last year’s northern conference seminar took place in the city of Kano, while this year’s southern conference seminar was staged in Asaba, Delta State.

Author: NFF Media