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“We Only Have one NALCOMA”-President

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3 years ago

February 18, 2024

The President of the National League
Club Owners and Managers Association (NALCOMA) Chidi Okonkwo has come out hard on assumed Southern Clubs Conference, saying that they have only one NALCOMA with a well constituted executive.

Okonkwo who is the Chairman Of City FC of Abuja said the group are made up of three or four administrators who are seeking for attention in realm of things.

It could be recalled that the group has accused the NALCOMA executives of taking decisions that affects the clubs without consulting them.

According to the Conference “as much as we respect the rights and privileges of NALCOMA to engage the leadership of the League Body on issues bothering on the general interests of the Clubs, it is our submissions however that the Clubs, particularly through the leadership of the two (2) Conferences should have been duly consulted, briefed and allowed to escalate the debate and accordingly in order to be on same page and more particularly to prevent a seeming embarrassment that the unilateral and dictotarial actions have visited on the Southern Conference Clubs in particular by getting to know and even read for the first time, response of matters on their behalf through social media platforms”.

Responding further on this, the President of NALCOMA said “as duly elected executives of the club owners, we have the right to interface with the League body on issues that affects the generality of the clubs, which we do regularly”.

Continuing Okonkwo who is the former Chairman of Delta Force said “If we are elected, we have all the rights to speak on behalf of the clubs, and there are no division whatsoever in NALCOMA, and there is no way two or three clubs can come up with their personal imaginations and fabricating what is not existing. This is not accepted at all”.

He concluded by advising the individuals to concentrate on bettering the fortunes of their various clubs, and allow NALCOMA executives to carry out its assigned duties.

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Nigeria at 66: ‘We Must Not Lose Faith in Nigeria’ — FCC Boss Omidiran

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12 hours ago

October 1, 2026

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), Honorable Hulayat Motunrayo Omidiran, has called on Nigerians to use the occasion of the nation’s 66th Independence Anniversary to renew their faith in Nigeria, strengthen national unity and recommit themselves to building a more inclusive and prosperous country.

In her 66th Independence Day message, Hon. Omidiran described October 1 as more than a celebration of freedom, saying the anniversary provides an opportunity for Nigerians to reflect on the country’s journey, acknowledge its progress and challenges, and renew the collective determination to build a nation where every citizen has a sense of belonging.

According to the FCC Executive Chairman, the Federal Character Principle remains particularly important to the quest for national cohesion because equitable representation promotes a sense of ownership and confidence in the Nigerian project.

“Nigeria is a nation of great diversity and
enormous potential. Our responsibility is to ensure that this diversity becomes a bridge that connects us rather than a barrier that separates us. Every Nigerian deserves to feel that he or she belongs to this country and has a role to play in its development,” Omidiran said.

The FCC boss called on government institutions at all levels to remain committed to fairness, equity, accountability and inclusive governance, while urging citizens to support efforts aimed at strengthening national institutions and promoting peaceful coexistence.

“We must not lose faith in Nigeria. The challenges before us are real, but so are the opportunities and the enormous human and natural resources available to us. Every citizen has a responsibility to contribute his or her own quota to building the Nigeria we desire,” she stated.

The FCC Executive Chairman also urged young Nigerians to remain committed to acquiring knowledge and skills, entrepreneurship, innovation, sports and other productive ventures, describing the youth as critical stakeholders in the country’s future.

“As we celebrate 66 years of independence, let us remember that the Nigeria we want cannot be built by government alone. It requires the commitment of all of us – leaders and citizens, young and old, from every part of the federation. Together, we can build a Nigeria where justice, fairness, opportunity and peace are available to all,” she said.

Omidiran reaffirmed the FCC’s commitment to the effective discharge of its constitutional mandate and to supporting efforts that promote equitable representation and inclusive national development across the federation.

The former lawmaker wished Nigerians at home and abroad a peaceful and memorable 66th Independence Anniversary, praying for continued peace, stability, prosperity and progress for the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

“Our differences should never be greater than our common identity as Nigerians. Let us continue to choose unity over division, service over self-interest and hope over despair. The Nigeria of our dreams is possible if we all play our part,” Omidiran said.

“On behalf of the Federal Character Commission, I congratulate all Nigerians on this 66th Independence Anniversary. May this occasion renew our patriotism, strengthen our unity and inspire us to work together for a stronger, more equitable and prosperous Nigeria. May God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria,” she added.

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