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Ex-NFF Vice President thumbs NLO on grassroots football devt.
Former first Nigeria Football federation President and Chairman, Lagos State Football Association (LSFA), Seyi Akinwunmi, has commended the Nigeria Nationwide League One (NLO) for developing grassroots football in the country.
Akinwunmi gave the commendation at a press briefing heralding the 2023 NLO season held at Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere, Lagos.
NFF scribe hailed the performance of the amateur league organisers, which he noted was a positive development in the country’s football.
“The facts speak for themselves; NLO is the pride of Nigerian football development because it is the core grassroots development programme.
“From what I have seen in the past years, in development, it is nothing compared to what we will see in the next three years because there has been a lot of work done.
“There are lots of efforts in data collection, communication and organization. Nigeria can watch out for this space in our football development and key into it.
“What will happen in the next three years will be amazing because my core interest in football is grassroots development, which NLO represents,” he said.
Akinwunmi added that grassroots football presented an opportunity for the underprivileged ones to express their skills in the game.
“I do get minimum of 10 calls in five days from parents and guidance’s who want their children to play football; what they want is grassroots football.
“Grassroots football also encourages young coaches, referees among others. I know in the next few years to come, football will not be the same in Nigeria.
“Unfortunately, I am spending my last tenure as the Lagos State Football Association Chairman as I won’t be seeking re-election, maybe this time around, I will be able to own an NLO club,” he said.
The Chief Operating Officer (COO) of NLO, Olusola Ogunnowo, said the 2023 league season would be better organized in terms of security and unbiased officiating.
“We have put in measures to have exciting 2023 league season, so we are calling for full support from the various stakeholders.”
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NTAC DG Calls for Unity, Support for President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda
…As Agency Staff, Stakeholders Gather for Ramadan Iftar
By Joel Ajayi
In the spirit of inclusivity and interfaith harmony, the Director-General of the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC), Rt. Hon. Yusuf Buba Yakub, has urged Nigerians to embrace unity, love, and unwavering support for President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
Buba made this call during a special Iftar dinner he hosted on Monday in Abuja for NTAC staff and selected stakeholders.
He emphasized that, given the developmental strides achieved in less than two years, Nigerians have every reason to be optimistic about the country’s future.
Speaking on the significance of Ramadan as a time for reflection, sacrifice, and compassion for the less privileged, Buba encouraged NTAC staff to cultivate mutual respect and teamwork in the workplace.
He stressed that unity and collaboration are essential in fulfilling the agency’s mandate and contributing to the collective vision of a greater Nigeria.
The event was not only a commemoration of Ramadan but also an opportunity to highlight NTAC’s achievements in promoting the foreign policy components of President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. It also served as a platform to strengthen relationships among NTAC staff, stakeholders, and Nigerians, regardless of religious backgrounds.
The colorful gathering was attended by ambassadors, officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, NTAC staff, and other key stakeholders.
The event fostered informal discussions and team bonding beyond regular office engagements, creating a warm and friendly atmosphere.
Among those who commended the Director-General for his thoughtful initiative was Amb. Yakubu Abdullahi Ahmed, Director of Administration at NTAC.
He praised the event for its role in rejuvenating the NTAC workforce and showcasing the Tinubu Administration’s global impact through the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps.
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