Abuja, Nigeria, 2016 – President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Mr. Amaju Pinnick will on Saturday be honoured with the award of Sports Personality of the Year at the prestigious annual THE SUN Awards, set for the Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.
In a letter conveying the good news to Pinnick, the Managing Director/Editor-in-Chief of the leading media outfit, Mr. Eric Osagie wrote: “The Sun Board of Editors voted you in recognition of your blistering career as a sports administrator and motivator. Your ideas, strategy, energy and drive aimed at transforming the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) into a world class credible, respectable, transparent and accountable body with sustainable business –oriented culture are efficient and effective.
“You are a man of mission. Since your assumption of office as President, NFF, you have steadily unveiled capacity –building programs which have continually impacted positively on the league and attracted greater recognition from FIFA and CAF.
“Through your admirable combination of determination, hard work and distinction, you facilitated the signing of a kit sponsorship deal with a global brand and launched a twin-youth development program of the U-13 and U-15 in the various local government areas up to State levels. Your diligent pursuit of excellence is inspiring and worth applauding.
“The Sports Personality of the Year category of The Sun Awards is conferred on a Nigerian sport man or woman, or official, or administrator whose achievements during the period of review have brought out the best in our sports and elevated our game to heights hitherto unknown.”
Former Nigerian Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Sir Arthur Mbanefo, will chair the Awards ceremony.
