Ex-Minister Hails, Advises NFF

 Former Minister of Defence, Dr. Shettima Mustapha, CON, has commended the giant strides made by the present NFF administration, saying that apart from the impressive performances of our National Teams in the outgoing year, the Aminu Maigari-led NFF has also succeeded in bringing a reasonable degree of harmony into Nigeria football.

Speaking during a courtesy call on the NFF President, Alhaji Aminu Maigari in his office in Abuja on Wednesday, Dr. Mustapha, who was also at various times Honourable Minister of Agriculture, and of Interior, added that “our expectation under your leadership is that Nigeria football should not only recapture its past glory but also reach even higher levels.”

 The proprietor of Shettima United FC and Shettima Babes FC also urged the NFF to widen its search net to capture good, promising and potentially professional footballers across the nation from among the youngsters that use every bit of open land available anywhere to play football.

Responding, NFF President Aminu Maigari praised the efforts of Dr. Shettima Mustapha in running two football clubs, saying this bespoke of immense courage and capacity. “It is not easy to run one football club, let alone two.

You are at the forefront of those who are actively helping youth football development in Nigeria, engaging the youths positively by drawing them away from social vices and creating job opportunies.”

Also on hand to receive the former Minister, who was accompanied on the visit by his special assistant (media), Alhaji Sani Mohammed and Coach Albert Effigiri were NFF General Secretary, Barrister Musa Amadu and Director of Competitions, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi.