NFF: New President vows to resuscitate Nigeria Football as he mend fence with aggrieved Stakeholders

Newly elected President of Nigeria Soccer Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau, stated his instant process was to resolve rancour amongst stakeholders as he works in direction of making certain that his administration hits the bottom operating.

Gusau grew to become the NFF President after he swept the ballot in a dramatic model on Friday in Benin Metropolis when he got here prime with 21 votes as towards that of Barrister Seyi Akinwunmi (12); Shehu Dikko (6); Abba Yola(1) and Peterside Idah(1) who pressed for a rerun after the primary poll whereas the three others opted out. Within the ensuing rerun, Gusau obtained an amazing 39 votes as towards one vote for Idah as the opposite one was voided.

The gentle spoken Gusau admitted that he was conscious of the division among the many stakeholders as a fallout of the elections, saying he was prepared for talks with these that can genuinely help his administration all through the course of the 4 years.

The previous two-time Chairman of Chairmen within the final Government Committee as consultant of the North West, opined that his administration was prepared for easy take off with united entrance by resolving rifts with aggrieved stakeholders.

“We should thank God the Almighty for making today attainable for us as a result of the final 22 days have been severely turbulent however we thank it has occurred,” Gusau stated.”We’re ranging from now after being sworn in because the duly elected board of the NFF to serve for a tenure of 4 years.

“Initially, for the previous eight years as you’re conscious, we now have been having so many inner issues with sure stakeholders.

“What we’re going to do first is we’re going to ensure we carry all people collectively and seat down and see how we’re going to resolve our variations and see how we will carry all people alongside.

“We’re going to interface with these which can be genuinely all in favour of giving us a optimistic help to assist the sport,” he concluded.