NFF inaugurates disciplinary committee as Ibrahim Gusau demands fairness, diligence

By Wale Mustapha

The Disciplinary Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF has been inaugurated with a charge to members to ensure justice is always be seen to have been done to all cases.

President of the Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau who inaugurated the committee in Abuja on Tuesday also charged the committee to discharge their duties diligently and truthfully while ensuring fairness and justice for all.

According to Alhaji Gusau, “The job of a Disciplinary Committee is a serious one. Your task is to listen and study cases as they are brought, and to adjudicate fairly, honestly and truthfully.

“Justice must not only be done in each case, but must always be seen to have been done. This administration is determined that justice be dispensed appropriately and promptly in cases within the football sector.

“The NFF will give you the support that you need to do your job fairly and truthfully after examining all the facts available.”

Chairman of the committee, Barr. Jude Obikwelu assured the NFF President that they will serve with sincerity of purpose, dedication and commitment to the principles of equity, fairness and justice at all times.

Also at the inauguration were the NFF General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi and the Deputy General Secretary, Dr. Emmanuel Ikpeme.

The vice chairman of the committee is Barr. Abdulrahman Abdulrahman, with Barr. Wole Ademoyegun, Barr. Ibrahim Mukhtar and Barr. Bello Galadima as members. Barr. Queen Otarakpo is the secretary.