Arising from its 79th Annual General Assembly in Uyo yesterday, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has made a budget proposal of N14,494,469,293.00 (Fourteen Billion, Four Hundred and Ninety-Four Million, Four Hundred and Sixty-Nine Thousand and Two Hundred and Ninety-Three Naira) only for the year 2024.
The AGM had in attendance the Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh and the NFF in its communiqué was effusive with praise for both the Minister as well as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for their unalloyed support for the federation’s activities.
The NFF President Ibrahim Gusau his welcome address, praised the Federal Government of Nigeria, in particular His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR for his tremendous support and understanding of the demands of the game of football and his approval of a special fund for the Super Falcons campaign in the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023, and prayed for greater support for the NFF, the National Teams and Nigeria Football generally.
Ditto the Congress appreciated Senator Enoh for showing a great depth of knowledge and readiness to work with the NFF to take Nigeria Football to greater heights.
After appraising the efforts, commitment and passion of the Akwa Ibom State government to the development and real growth of Nigeria Football through its support and encouragement of the NFF and the National Teams, the Congress commended Governor Umo Bassey Eno and his cabinet, and encouraged them to do even more as the Super Eagles are ready to make Uyo its home for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches.
Another major decision made by the congress was the approval for the change of name of the Nigeria Professional Football League to the Nigeria Premier Football League.
Meanwhile, former NFF President and FIFA Council member Amaju Pinnick has enjoined the NFF Congress to rally behind the Gusau-led body to ensure the Super Eagles qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup .
