1. The NFF President, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, MON expressed
profound gratitude to the President and Commander-In-Chief of the Nigeria Armed
Forces, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR for the continued tremendous support
from the Federal Government for the Federation, and more particularly the
National Teams. He emphasized the crucial role the government plays in the
Federation's financial sustainability, and equally appreciated the Honourable
Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh for his support to the
NFF.
2. The Congress acknowledged the Federal Government’s
expectation for the Super Eagles qualification for the 2025 Africa Cup of
Nations and the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Congress assured the government of its
commitment to ensuring that necessary preparations are made to meet these
objectives, while urging the Executive Committee of the NFF to prioritize
decisions that will further develop Nigeria football.
4. The Congress commended Governor Sheriff Francis Oborevwori
and the Delta State Government for their ongoing support for Nigeria football,
particularly their hosting of the NFF Annual General Assembly 2024 at very
short notice.
5. The Congress lauded the efforts of Nigeria’s national teams,
especially the Super Eagles for their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations’ silver-medal
feat and the Super Falcons for their participation in the Women’s Olympic
Football Tournament after 16 years.
7. The Congress endorsed the quest of Nigeria’s FIFA Council
Member, Mr. Amaju Melvin Pinnick, to retain his seat on the FIFA Council – the
supreme governing organ for football globally.
8. The NFF’s Financial Statements for the Year ended 2023 was
approved.
9. The Congress also approved the NFF’s 2025 budget proposal
amounting to the sum of N17.6 billion.
8. The Congress emphasized the need for the NFF Executive
committee to prioritize grassroots football and talent discovery nationwide, in
alignment with FIFA's vision for global football growth. It committed to
backing initiatives that promote infrastructural development, refereeing
capacity enhancement (especially for the young talents) and coaching courses.
9. The Congress acknowledged the progress made so far by the NFF
Executive Committee towards prioritizing the FIFA-initiated amendments to the
NFF Statutes 2010, and assured that the concerns of Nigerians will be addressed
when the amendment is concluded. The Congress noted that an Extraordinary
General Assembly will be convened at an appropriate time to consider the
amendments of the NFF Statutes in due course.
10. The Congress approved a one-year extension to the
tenure of PricewaterhouseCoopers as the NFF’s external auditors.
11. The Congress commiserated with H.E. Pastor Umo Eno, the
Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State and H.E. Silas Agara, NFF Executive
Committee member on the demise of their wives. Congress also expressed
heartfelt condolences to the families of late Senator Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah and
late Rt. Hon. Ekene Abubakar Adams.
12. The Congress commended the progress made in the various
leagues and urged the league bodies, referees’ Association and Football
Associations in the States and the FCT to enhance officiating standards to
foster a vibrant and competitive league system.
13. The Congress called on state governments to improve football
infrastructure in their States.
14. A unanimous vote of confidence was passed on the
leadership of the NFF Executive Committee, led by Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau,
MON for their ongoing efforts in promoting football development across Nigeria.
COMMUNIQUE DRAFTING COMMITTEE: Kabiyesi
James Odeniran (Chairman); Mal. Mohammed Nasir Saidu (Member); Chief Paul Edeh,
Esq. (Member); Mr. Poubeni Ogun, Esq. (Member); Mr. Tony Ugwu, Esq. (Member);
Mrs Queen Otarakpo, Esq. (Secretary)
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