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Mouktar inaugurates Area Council Football Board, advocates for more on grassroot development

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Joel Ajayi


FCT FA chairman Adam Mouktar Mohammed has charged the newly inaugurated area council football boss to develop football in their locality to an enviable height and make the FCT a model to be emulated in discharging their duties.


Speaking during the swearing in ceremony of the elected FCT Area Council F.A board members in Abuja on Thursday , Mouktar described the occasion as a momentous and historic one.

The Area Council is the foundation and bedrock of football development and this mandate given to them is to ensure will deliver on our promises to develop football to the highest level”


“ The right people has been given the mandate because since after the election there is no rancour or enmity . They are credible people, they should bring all the stakeholders and join hands together to develop football. We need to develop referees , coaches, infrastructure  and every other segment of the game to the highest order.


He profusely thanked the electoral committee for the excellent job in ensuring transparency and accountability with the right people winning the election.


“I sincerely commend the resolute confidence they build, development from grassroot , steadfast commitment and diligence.


“I thanked all the stakeholders especially in the Area Council -we have been enjoying undiluted peace and we will continue to deliver on development. I also appreciate the coaches, referees and other key stakeholders.


“We will continue to do everything to develop football in the FCT despite the challenges we are facing” he said.


The elected Area Council were given Certificate of Returns. They Area Councils are Bwari, Kuje, AMAC, Abaji, Gwalawlada and two others.

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NEDC Disowns Circulating MSc Education Support Fund Application

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Joel Ajayi


The North East Development Commission (NEDC) has warned the public against a fake and unauthorised message circulating on social media about an alleged Education Support Fund for Master’s degree (MSc) students.


The Commission, in a disclaimer signed by its management on Friday, described the purported programme, including its stated requirements and the alleged submission point at the NEDC office in Polo, Maiduguri, as false and unauthorised.


According to the Commission, it is not currently receiving applications for any MSc Education Support Fund as contained in the circulating message.


NEDC therefore urged prospective applicants and other members of the public to disregard the information and avoid submitting personal documents to individuals or locations claiming to be acting on behalf of the Commission.

It specifically cautioned the public against releasing sensitive documents such as National Identification Number (NIN) slips, admission letters, identity cards and indigene certificates in connection with the purported programme.

The Commission further warned the public to remain vigilant against fraudulent schemes and the unauthorised use of NEDC’s name and identity to deceive unsuspecting applicants.

It advised members of the public seeking information on its programmes, interventions and opportunities to rely only on official NEDC communication channels and verified announcements issued by the Commission

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