Former governor of Delta state, Mr. Emmanuel Uduaghan has congratulated
the President of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Mr. Amaju Pinnick on his election victory last Thursday, as member of the Executive Committee of the Confederation of African Football, CAF
In a post on his facebook account, Uduaghan said “You told me several years ago that your aspiration in life was to be a football administrator. All you wanted from me was to assist you wherever I could. I appealed to Chief Solomon Ogba, then Delta State Commissioner for Sports, who with the approval of Chief James Onanefe Ibori, appointed you Vice Chairman of Delta State FA.
“Since then you have moved on to being the Delta State FA Chairman, NFF President and today you have been elected CAF Executive Committee member, the 3rd Nigerian to be so elected. Today you are known world wide in the administration of football. The path has been very rough, but you have remained focused and prayerful. I know you have a lot to offer the world of football.
“My family and I will continue to pray for God’s Grace and Mercy upon you, as you climb the ladder in the football world. Thanks for letting our youths know that if you are focused and work hard on your chosen career, God will always make a way for you. Congrats once more Amaju Pinnick !!!” the former governor said.
In the same vein, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta state has sent a joyous message of congratulations to the President of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Mr. Amaju Pinnick on his election victory last Thursday, as member of the Executive Committee of the Confederation of African Football, CAF.
Amaju home state governor who extolled his contributions to the round leather game in Nigeria culminating in his election as a member of Executive Committee of CAF, noted that his firm belief in revolutionising football administration in Nigeria has paid off by his achievements since he was elected as NFF President in 2014.
The governor’s message which was conveyed through a press statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Charles Aniagwu and obtained by HardReporters stressed that Amaju’s election into the CAF Executive Committee, is a realisation of his long standing belief in revolutionising football administration globally.
“On behalf of the government and people of Delta State, I congratulate you, an illustrious son of Delta State, Mr Amaju Pinnick, NFF President on your election into the Executive Committee of the Confederation of African Football, CAF.
“It is our prayer that your partnership with FIFA President Gianni Infantino and new CAF President Ahmad Ahmad will further lead to the growth of football in Nigeria, Africa and beyond,” the statement said.
