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NFF Elections Sparks Disarray, Pinnick, Board Members Write FIFA to Extend Tenure, FG, Stakeholders Kick Against Tenure Extension
With September 2022 already billed as the month scheduled for elections into various positions at the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), the threat to the successful staging of the polls have been quite palpable for a while now.
Combustion gases from the Chimney has it that current Board of the Nigeria Football Federation led by President Amaju Pinnick have made a plea to FIFA for the Board to remain for at least one more year till 2023, citing legal litigations as the clog disrupting the scheduled September 2022 elections.
It is believed that Amaju Pinnick, using his close ties at FIFa, has made an application to the football governing body for an extension of the tenure of the current board. If this goes through, it implies there will be no election this year, as inroads are already being made at FIFA, to see to this.
The NFF were dragged to a Bayelsa Federal High Court by a Board member of Nembe City football club, challenging the legality of the last NFF Elections. It is on the back of this, the Amaju Pinnick led board are believed to be tying their hope of an extension.
A failure to stage the September 2022 election is cast in stone to be a major catastrophe for Nigerian football because to the apprehension that would come with this. This move of a tenure extension is set to open a period of what might be endless crises. With this seeming disruption of the Nigerian Football polity, there would be dissenting voices and a total break down of what has been built.
The Ministry of Youth and Sports Development headed by Hon. Sunday Dare got a snippet into the grand plot of not holding the NFF Elections and knowing the implications this would have on Nigerian Football, the Minister swung into action to ensure proceedings go as there should at the Glass House.
Sunday Dare reiterated the need for activities to run as expected at the Glass House, so as to ensure Nigerian Football is not thrown into anarchy and crisis.
It’s believed that the litigation against the NFF domiciled in the Bayelsa court is to be withdrawn to pave way for the Executive Committee of the NFF to immediately convene an Emergency General Assembly of the Federation. It is from the General Assembly, the NFF Congress would discuss modalities in compliance with the NFF Statutes.
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Nigeria’s Historic Bid for the 2030 Commonwealth Games: A Call for National and Global Support
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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