Admin I Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023
ABUJA, Nigeria – The President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, has emphasized that his administration welcomes objective, rational, and constructive criticism as it can inspire better performance in public office.
He made this statement during a visit by the executives of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (FCT Correspondents Chapel) to his office in Abuja.
“Gentlemen of the media are crucial stakeholders in Nigerian football, and they are always welcome here at the Football House, and at any NFF event or activity. We will continue to show respect and appreciation for those who provide us with constructive criticism that serves the best interests of the game and aims at improving our administration.
While we are working diligently to make improvements, we choose not to conduct our affairs through newspapers or social media. We believe that our actions will speak louder than words, and the results of our efforts will become evident in due course.”
The Chairman of the NUJ FCT Correspondents Chapel, Mr. Jide Oyekunle, commended the NFF President for his support, which contributed to the success of their inaugural Football Tournament a few months ago. The tournament involved nine organizations and successfully promoted unity and camaraderie among various organizations in the FCT.
Mr. Oyekunle, along with other chapel executives, presented the NFF President with a trophy, medal, and a certificate of participation as the Special Guest of Honour at the tournament, which coincided with the Super Falcons’ participation in the FIFA Women’s World Cup finals in Australia.
He also praised the current NFF administration for the Super Falcons’ impressive performance at the World Cup, the Super Eagles’ qualification for the 2023 AFCON, the U17 girls’ historic bronze medal at the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup, and the commendable performance of the Flying Eagles at the FIFA U20 World Cup in Argentina.
In attendance at the event were NFF Executive Committee member Alhaji Sharif Rabiu Inuwa, NFF General Secretary Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, NFF Director of Communications Ademola Olajire, Idris Abdullahi Musa (Chairman of Kwara State Football Association), Chikelue Iloenyosi (Chairman of Anambra State FA), Faisal Mohammed (Chairman of Kaduna State FA), and Abubakar Barde (Special Assistant to the NFF President).
