Meet the Members of the Football Development Masterplan Committee.

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4 years ago

August 25, 2022

The Gleamer

Alhaji Ibrahim Galadima.
A founding father of modern football administration in Nigeria.
A former NFA chairman who laid the foundation for the introduction of FIFA statutes in Nigeria. He is presently a patron of the Nigeria Olympic Committee(NOC).
Yemi Idowu
Sports investor and business man. A grassroots mobiliser and club owner. A massive investor in sports facilities and infrastructure. His Ajegunle Stadium project in Lagos could benefit over 150,000 kids.
Segun Odegbami.
Former international player, grassroots sports investor and owner of a thriving Sports Academy.
A man of many parts, having successfully ventured into sports marketing and broadcasting.
Emmanuel Babayaro.
Former Nigerian youth international and Olympic Gold medalist. A player unionist of repute.
Sunday Oliseh.
Former Super Eagles captain and coach. AFCON winner and Olympic Gold Medallist. Passionate about grassroots football development and coaching.
Ikeddy Isiguzo.
Sports journalist with many years of experience. Former chairman of the editorial board of the Vanguard newspapers. A social commentator.
Alhaja Ayo Omidiran.
Foremost women football promoter and sponsor. Former member of the Federal House of Representatives. She has served in many FIFA, CAF committees. She is presently the chairperson NFF women football committee.
Augustine Ojiabor.
Passionate football follower and fan with deep knowledge and understanding of Nigerian football.
Ade Ojeikere.
Sports Journalist with many years of experience. Knowledgeable, passionate and pioneer member of the Interim Management Committee(IMC) for the Nigerian league. Currently Group Sports Editor of Sporting Life newspaper owned by The Nation newspapers.
Seyi Akinwunmi.
Barrister, grassroots football expert.
Currently, the 1st Vice President of the Nigeria Football Federation and also chairman of the Lagos State Football Association. He is the coordinator of the Western Nigeria Football Forum(WNFF).
Tobechukwu Okigbo.
Football sponsor.
One of the facilitators of MTN sponsorship of the Nigeria Football Federation and Super Eagles.
Tony Nnacheta.
Sports administrator and technocrat. Former Sports Commissioner in Anambra State. A banker of repute.
Alhaji Muhammad Daha Umar Faruk.
Grassroots football promoter. Currently a member of the 2022 NFF Electoral Committee.
John Opubor.
Passionate sports, especially football, enthusiast. Knowledgeable about modern trends in football administration and management.
Dr Bode Durotoye.
Civil servant. A former director of grassroots in the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development. A seasoned sports administrator and international instructor of many sporting codes.
Musa Amadu.
Barrister, FIFA Master degree holder. Former NFF General Secretary and until recently, the Chairman, NFF Disciplinary Committee.

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PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon Splashes Big Prize Money Ahead Of 14 November 2026 Race

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10 hours ago

October 25, 2026

The Gleamer

Top Three Elite Finishers To Earn $8,000, $6,000 And $5,000 Respectively

The organisers of the highly anticipated PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon have announced an attractive prize package for athletes across every category ahead of the race on 14 November 2026 in Abuja.

The prize announcement has been welcomed by athletes and coaches, as the event continues to establish itself as one of the leading road races in Nigeria. The race offers local athletes the chance to compete against international runners in front of a home crowd, while also earning meaningful rewards.

In the elite category, first place earns $8,000, second place takes $6,000, third place gets $5,000, fourth place receives $4,000, fifth place goes home with $3,000, sixth place earns $2,000, seventh place takes $1,000, and eighth place gets $500.

In the Nigerian category, first place earns ₦2,000,000, second place takes ₦1,500,000, third place gets ₦1,000,000, fourth place receives ₦500,000, fifth place goes home with ₦300,000, sixth place earns ₦200,000, seventh place takes ₦100,000, and eighth place gets ₦50,000.

According to the organisers, the prize structure reflects the commitment of PremiumTrust Bank to the growth of athletics in Nigeria and to the encouragement of home based athletes. The separate Nigerian category ensures that local runners are properly recognised and rewarded for their performance.

The half marathon, which covers 21 kilometres, remains an important event for long distance runners. It serves as a test of endurance and preparation, and it provides a competitive platform for athletes building towards major national and international competitions.

The race is expected to draw elite athletes, club runners, corporate teams, fitness enthusiasts and supporters from across Nigeria and beyond. The turnout is expected to be high, given the interest already shown since registration opened.

Organisers have advised interested runners to register early through the official registration portal of the race to secure their participation, as arrangements are being put in place for timing, security, medical support and traffic management on race day.

The prize money is now confirmed, attention will shift to the athletes as they complete their final weeks of training and preparations ahead of the race day.

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