Outgoing First Vice President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Barrister Seyi Akinwunmi, Tuesday in Abuja promised to revive Nigerian Football with his four point agenda if he is elected to replace Amaju Pinnick as President of the NFF, Completesports.com reports
Speaking while declaring his intention to contest election into the Executive Committee of the Nigeria Football as President on September 30 in Benin City, Edo State, Akinwunmi expressed optimism that he would be sworn in as the next president of NFF come September 30)
“I intend to achieve my vision and action plans for Nigeria Football upliftment through a four key growth driven plan of Business of Football, Development, Infrastructure, and Technology,” Akinwunmi, the Lagos State FA Chairman said.
“I detest mismanagement of public funds and I promise to run a transparent administration accountable to the people. I will ensure that funds are appropriated and channeled for the right use.”
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The presidential hopeful also promises to deliver a world-class system of youth development, refereeing, coaching, and scouting if elected as the next President of the NFF.
“Every decision I will take as President of the NFF will be in the interest of football. I’ll ensure that we start the process or processes of inclusion. Football first is not just a slogan, it is what is in my heart and that is the first thing I will pledge,” Akinwunmi stated.
“Every facet of football, wherever they may be, no matter how aggrieved they are, no matter how many factions they are, I will start the process of healing and conviction and I assure you that no matter the differences, within the next few months – the maximum is six months – everything that has been dividing us in terms of structural division will be solved. I guarantee you that.”
By Richard Jideaka, Abuja
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