New Nigeria Football Federation president Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau has promised to run an inclusive administration, in which all stakeholders will be welcome to make suggestions and recommendations on the best way forward.
Gusau succeeded two-term president Amaju Pinnick on Friday after winning the election in Benin City, Edo State.
“Administration at every level, that of football inclusive, requires the wisdom to be able to listen to everyone who has an idea and then pick the very best to deal with each situation at hand. Those of us in the executive committee are only privileged to be representing the entire fraternity,” Gusau is quoted in an NFF press release today.
“We will run an inclusive administration in which ideas and advice will be welcome from all quarters, and will be guided in our resolutions. It is very important to resuscitate the league and engender a massive football economy from which every stakeholder can benefit and also be happy to contribute to its growth.”
Gusau, an accountant and career civil servant who was once the Chairman of the Zamfara State Sports Commission, reiterated the importance of grassroots development.
“It is important to prioritise grassroots football and youth development, and that we will take to heart,” he added.
“It is also important to win trophies, and both can go side-by-side. Winning trophies is good for our country’s image in the international sphere and also helps to motivate the up-and-coming stars at the grassroots level.”
Gusau served as a member of the organising committee for the African Nations Championship (CHAN), and is a member of the CAF organising committee for youth competitions. He is also a Safety and Security Officer of the Confederation of African Football.
Having served two terms as Chairman of Chairmen and member of the NFF executive committee in the Pinnick administration, Gusau insisted that he is determined to focus on the welfare of players and officials of the various national teams in the quest for success.
The NFF said its new executive committee headed by Gusau will hold its first meeting in Abuja in a few days.
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