NFF Elections: FIFA President congratulates Amaju Pinnick

PRESIDENT of world football–governing body, FIFA, Gianni Infantino has congratulated Mr. Amaju Pinnick on his re-election on Thursday, as President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).

NationSport reports that Pinnick polled 34 votes to beat three other contestants to retain his seat. Alhaji Aminu Magari got eight votes; Chief Taiwo Ogunjobi got two votes, while Chinedu Okoye did not have any vote in the election which took place in Katsina State.

 In a letter dated 20th September, 2018, FIFA president said he looks forward to continue working with the Pinnick, while wishing the new Executive Committee success during their tenure. 
“Dear President, allow me to extend to you my warmest congratulations on your re-election as President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for the 2018-22 period, at today’s NFF Elective Congress in Katsina State.

 “Please also convey my congratulations to all your colleagues of the Executive Committee who were with you. “I wish you and your team the best of luck, strength and every success for all the challenges that lie ahead.

 “I look forward to continuing to work with you and seeing you soon to congratulate you in person,” the letter read.

NEW NFF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:

 Amaju Pinnick – President

 Seyi Akinwnumi – 1st Vice President

 Shehu Dikko – 2nd Vice President

 Ibrahim Musa Gusau – Member

 Ahmed Yusuf Fresh – Member

Felix Anyansi-Agwu – Member

Suleiman Yahaya-Kwande – Member

 Babagana Kalli – Member

 Sharif Rabiu Inuwa – Member

 Chidi Ofo Okenwa – Member

 Aisha Falode – Member

 Mohammed Alkali – Member

 Musa Duhu – Member

 Ganiyu Majekodunmi – Member

 Emmanuel Ibah – Member

 Mohammed Sanusi – General Secretary