….Why I Want To Be NFF President
By Joan Nnenna Iwuchukwu
First Vice President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Barrister Seyi Akinwunmi Tuesday (today), formally declared his intention to vie for the Presidency of the football body come September 30 in Benin City the Edo State capital.
Akinwunmi who is the Chairman of the Lagos State Football Association made his declaration at an elaborate ceremony held at the Transcorp Hotel, Abuja .
He said his board will be an all-inclusive one, pointing out that his mission is to reposition the game in the country and return it to the enviable position it enjoyed in the past on the continent and the world. As there are many ways and things to create funds in football development.
“I want to bring in my experience as NFF first Vice President for 8 years to play, as I settle into office. I am coming in to restore those lost glorious days when Nigeria used to be respected in the community of football playing nations in Africa and the world.
I will give priority to grassroots development so as to find replacement for the ageing players so that no gap will be left in the process of growing the sport again.
He also said he will also focus on a good marketing drive to support the various national teams as well as clubsides in their activities both locally and on the international scene. Football is a big business in a country. There so many things and ways to create funds in football development which I am going to bring in”. He stated.
Almost all the FA chairmen were in attendance. Former President Galadima, past secretaries Tijani Yusuf, Fanny Amun, Co aspirants Shehu Dikko, lbrahim Gusua, Barr Musa Amadu and Peterside ldah.
Others are Danladi Bako, current NFF board members, Supporters Club President General Rafiu Ladipo and others.
Speaking the aspirant Akinwunmi said he wants to bring his experience of the last 8 years as Vice President to play by repositioning the sport from the grassroots to highest level.
He pointed out that come September 30 he would be sworn in as the next President.
