Tinubu orders comprehensive football reform after Gusau’s resignation
President Tinubu said the proposed reform would address longstanding weaknesses in the administration and development of the sport. The post Tinubu orders comprehensive football reform after Gusau’s resignation appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
President Bola Tinubu has announced a comprehensive reform of Nigeria's football system in an effort to overcome persistent failures to qualify for major tournaments. Speaking through his presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu emphasized the need to improve governance, administration, stakeholder representation, development pathways, domestic competitions and accountability within the sport.
The president highlighted that while other sports have seen progress since the re-establishment of the National Sports Commission, football has struggled due to structural weaknesses. Tinubu stressed that Nigeria's most popular sport and the primary beneficiary of public support must match the country's talent, passion and resources with stronger institutions and sustained performance.
Tinubu directed the Chairman of the National Sports Commission to collaborate with the Nigeria Football Federation Secretariat and other relevant football stakeholders for a broad, consultative reform process. This process will involve engaging with FIFA and the Confederation of African Football while ensuring Nigeria's obligations within the international football framework are upheld.
The president appealed for support from football stakeholders and Nigerians to build a stronger, more accountable and successful football system.
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