At a press conference addressed by the Permanent Secretary
in the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports, Engineer Nebolisa Anako on behalf
of the Hon. Minister Mr Sunday Dare in Abuja on Thursday, the Government stated
that “Mr Amaju’s ambition would further reposition Nigeria in the global
football map where we have made remarkable inroads” and indicated that his
triumph would follow in the glorious steps of illustrious compatriots Dr
Akinwunmi Adesina (re-elected as President of Africa Development Bank) and Dr
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala (first female/ first African Director-General of the World
Trade Organization) in recent times.
“If the NFF President wins the position, it would not be a
victory for the Federal Government and all Nigerians alone, but the African
continent. He would be a great ambassador of our great country if elected into
the FIFA Council. As a member of the CAF Executive, Pinnick is aware of the
task ahead and the Federal Government’s support to the actualization of his
dream,” Anako said.
He added: “On behalf of the President of the Federal
Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari GCFR, and all Nigerians, we hereby pledge
our unflinching support to Mr Pinnick because his victory would be our
collective victory.
“(Sports Minister) Mr Dare believes Amaju can use his
position and connections in CAF and FIFA to help promote and develop Nigeria
and African football in all ramifications. Let us be resolute and firm in our
support…This is no time to stand on the fence, but to be partakers in the
scheme of things.”
NFF’s 2nd Vice President, Mallam Shehu Dikko, who stood in
for Pinnick (who is already in Morocco), thanked President Muhammadu Buhari.
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