A fast rising media
outfit, The Niche, on Tuesday in Lagos
bestowed the President of Nigeria Football Federation, Mr. Amaju Melvin
Pinnick, with the Excellence in Sports
and Youth Development in Nigeria award.
While acknowledging
the efforts of the Amaju Pinnick –led NFF to reposition the game of football in
Nigeria, the Managing Director/Editor-in-Chief of the respected media organization,
Mr. Ikechukwu Amaechi said Pinnick was selected for the prestigious award
because he has shown capacity on his job.
“The Niche has
followed the activities of Amaju Pinnick and found him deserving because he has
discharged his duties with uncommon zeal and efficiency. He has provided good
quality leadership and laid a good foundation for football administration in
Nigeria, with the efforts himself and members of his board have made at
ensuring that the Nigeria Football Federation Bill is passed by the National
Assembly.
“These efforts coupled
with the influx of corporate partnerships for the activities of the NFF and the
accompanying results on the pitch have not gone unnoticed,” stated Amaechi.
In his response, Mr.
Pinnick promised that the award would spur him and his board into doing more to
move the game to greater levels of success in the country.
“This award is not
personal; it is for the NFF Congress, the Executive Committee, NFF Management,
NFF Staff and everyone else that has worked diligently and conscientiously in
the positive environment that has been magnanimously created for football to
thrive by the Government. This is a challenge for us to stay humble and do more
to serve Nigerian Football. I am sure we will achieve even more in the years
ahead.”
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