Gusau offers condolences to Governor Radda, praises him for supporting the Flying Eagles

By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde

Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, the President of the Nigeria Football Federation, has expressed that the passing of Hajiya Safara’u Umaru Radda, the mother of Katsina State Governor Dikko Umaru Radda, represents a significant loss not only for Katsina State but for the entire nation.

Gusau conveyed this sentiment during a condolence visit to the governor at the Katsina State Government House on Wednesday.

He prayed for the eternal peace of the governor’s mother, who died last week following a brief illness. Gusau encouraged the governor to find comfort in the positive impact his late mother had during her lifetime and to embrace the values of love, peace, and unity for which she was well-regarded.

Additionally, the NFF President praised the governor for hosting the Nigeria U20 team, the Flying Eagles, as they prepare for the 24th Africa U20 Cup of Nations finals, set to take place in Egypt starting on April 27. He characterized the governor as a passionate supporter of football and urged his fellow governors to follow his example to enhance football development at the grassroots level throughout the country.

In response, Governor Radda expressed gratitude to the NFF President and his delegation for their visit, emphasizing that the Katsina Football Academy is a personal initiative he deeply cares about.

Accompanying the NFF President were several notable figures, including Alhaji Sharif Rabi’u Inuwa, Chairman of the Technical and Development Committee; Alhaji Babagana Kalli, Executive Committee Member; Alhaji Mohammed Nasiru Saidu, Chairman of Sokoto State FA; and Alhaji Sabo Abdullahi Dutse, Chairman of Jigawa State FA. Also present were Alhaji Ali Abubakar, NFF’s Head of Member Associations; Aliyu Zubairu, Head Coach of the Flying Eagles; and Aliyu Ibrahim Lawal, Team Administrator for the Flying Eagles.