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Impeachment looms in NFF as Four Executive committee members gang up against Pinnick.

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August 8, 2020

NFF president Amaju Pinnick may have shot himself on the foot as top shots in his executive committee held a secret meeting in one of the North Eastern states on Friday with just one agenda at heart.

The meeting became necessary as the members, all Northerners, took turns to condemn in strong terms recent decisions taken by the president in the aftermath of the Anambra state FA election.

The four board members told this reporter that they are aware that Amaju has got some dirty tricks off his sleeves of late and that they are not ready to be caught napping. They are particularly disturbed by his new found love for Zamfara state FA chairman Ibrahim Gusau whom they say has shown of late, that he is on a desperate mission to run as Amaju’s running mate in his proposed third term ambition.

” We are not fools, yes we are not fools. Because we have decided to stay calm and quiet doesn’t make us fools. We have watched the ongoing drama in Anambra state and as key stakeholders, we will like to dissociate ourselves from all that transpired before, during and after the election.

What Amaju and Gusau did is totally against the NFF statutes and we do not want to be a party to it.

The Nigeria football federation recommended Jude Anyadufu to the Anambra state football Association to serve as chairman of the electoral committee. It is expected that the NFF gives the electoral committee the benefit of the doubt before going ahead to set up a caretaker committee in the state.

What we really dont understand is the motive behind this decision as other members of the executive committee were not carried along. It is purely Pinnick and Gusau’s agenda and we really want to know what is happening another member said.

Friday’s meeting had just four of us in attendance but we have started talking with other board members on the need to form a conmon front and send a strong message across, another board member said.

The fourth member who also spoke on condition of anonymity said they are aware of Amaju’s third term ambition which according to him is not in the statutes even though they know that Gusau has assured him that he has an overwhelming influence on the Northern FA chairmen and can easily get them to endorse it.

This is the reason why Amaju has decided to get more closer to Gusau of recent because he reckons that he is very influencial and powerful. We have decided to talk now before it is too late. We are all elected board members and we cannot sit and watch things go completely out of hands he said.

NFF chairman of chairmen Ibrahim Gusau who also doubles as chairman of Zamfara state football association was in Awka on Thursday to inaugurate the 6-man caretaker committee appointed by the NFF after they annuled the visual election done on Sunday August 2, 2020, by the Jude Anyadufu led electoral committee

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Nigeria’s Historic Bid for the 2030 Commonwealth Games: A Call for National and Global Support

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6 days ago

September 30, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

Nigeria is poised to make history as it seeks to host the Centenary Commonwealth Games in 2030, a monumental opportunity that promises to transform the nation’s economy, infrastructure, and global standing.

More than a sporting spectacle, the Games would serve as a catalyst for development across multiple sectors, leaving behind a legacy of national pride and sustainable growth.

The benefits of hosting the Games extend far beyond the sports arena. Nigeria stands to gain both empirical and non-empirical advantages, with direct, indirect, and induced impacts that will touch every corner of society. Infrastructural development will take center stage, with new facilities such as indoor sports halls, conference centers, and improved road networks reshaping urban landscapes while strengthening the nation’s capacity to host future international events.

Economic growth is another significant dividend. Over 10,000 jobs are expected to be created, spanning construction, facility management, event planning, and tourism services.

The hospitality industry will undergo major improvements as hotels and resorts are upgraded to meet international standards, while local restaurants, lounges, and tourist attractions will see a surge in patronage from international visitors. Small and medium enterprises, particularly in the transport, finance, and food service sectors, will become some of the greatest beneficiaries, as the Games generate new demand and expand opportunities for local businesses.
The Commonwealth Games will also accelerate the growth of Nigeria’s sports industry.

Investments in training facilities, coaching, and talent development will inspire a new generation of athletes, ensuring long-term benefits that extend beyond 2030, a major focus of the President Bola Tinubu administration.
At the same time, the process of preparing for the Games will create opportunities for Nigerians to learn new crafts, acquire technical skills, and engage in global-standard event management, thereby strengthening human capacity and innovation across industries.

Mallam Shehu Dikko, Chairman of the Nigeria Sports Commission, and Hon. Bukola Olopade, the Director General, have been widely recognized for their tireless and visionary leadership in repositioning Nigeria’s sporting sector.

Their commitment to facilitating infrastructural development and strengthening grassroots sports development has laid the foundation for Nigeria’s bold bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games. Under their leadership, the NSC is fostering strategic partnerships and driving innovation in sports administration, they have demonstrated the nation’s readiness to stage an event of such global magnitude.

Beyond the tangible gains, the hosting of the 2030 Commonwealth Games carries profound symbolic value. It would be a moment of unity and pride, a chance for Nigeria to showcase its cultural richness, resilience, and excellence to the world.
As a centenary edition, the Games would stand as a historic milestone not just for the Commonwealth but for Nigeria itself, cementing its place on the global stage as a capable, ambitious, and forward-looking nation.

The gains from hosting the Commonwealth Games can never be undermined or overemphasized. This is Nigeria’s time to step forward and show the world our resilience, and excellence. We call on every Nigerian, across sectors and communities, to support this noble aspiration.

Nigeria’s pursuit of the 2030 Commonwealth Games is a vision for transformation, a blueprint for national development, and a legacy project that will inspire generations to come.

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