Joel Ajayi

Federal government on Thursday inaugurated 16-man Committee to develop the football strategy that will enhance government roles at all levels – Federal, State, Local as well as the private sector in partners and social enterprise sector in the development of the game.

The Committee will also put an end in the inconsistent, irregular football calendar; lack of professionalism in Nigeria club administration, fall out
of the lack of enforcement of licensing and financial controls; and the inability to produce and sustain a conducive environment for private investors and funders.

While inaugurating the committee on Thursday in Abuja Minister of Youth and sports charged the committee to work hard to change thew fortune of Nigerian football.

According to him, it is important that the committee began the ten-year work plan now. “If anything needs to be done at any time for the sake of our football, it is this Football Ten Year Development Masterplan.

“Therefore, this committee must, among others, develop the strategies that will address these areas: The roles of Government at all levels – Federal, State, Local as well as the private sector, development partners and
social enterprise sector in the development of the game.

“The Football Pyramid and operational framework that will define the roles of educational institutions, football
academies, clubs, leagues and national competitions in the development of the game and the projected financial
requirements and targeted expenditure plans covering the different levels of the Football Pyramid.

“The commercialization of football in line with global standards to include revenue generation for both the
professional and non-professional game; incorporating.”

In his acceptance speace the chairman of the committee Alhaji Ibrahim Galadima assured Nigerian that the committee will leave no stone unturned to ensure it put in place best master plan for Nigerian football.

Other member of committee include; Mr. Yemi Idowu – Vice chairman, Mr. Emmanuel Babayaro – Member, Mr. Sunday Oliseh – Member, Chief Segun Odegbami – Member,
Mr. Ikeddy Isiguzo – Member, Alhaja Ayo Omidiran – Member, Mr. Augustine Ojiabor – Member, Mr. Tobechukwu Okigbo – Member, Mr. Ade Ojeikere – Member,
Alhaji Mohammed Sanusi – Member,
Ogbuefi Tony Nnachetta – Member, Alhaji Muhammad Daha Umar Faruk – Member, Mr. John Opubor – Member, Dr. Bode Durotoye Secretary, Mr. Musa Amadu – Assistant Secretary.

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