… says seminar will produce new generation of administrators
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has commended participants and facilitators at the just-concluded three-day FIFA capacity-building workshop for women football administrators for their commitment to the growth of the women’s game.
NFF General Secretary, Dr Mohammed Sanusi, who gave the commendation during the closing session over the weekend, said the workshop was a deliberate step by the NFF, in partnership with FIFA, to equip women with the right tools to drive football administration at all levels noting that empowering women in football governance is central to the Federation’s development agenda.
Sanusi said, “I want to sincerely congratulate every participant here today for your dedication and willingness to learn. I also appreciate our resource persons from FIFA for the knowledge and expertise you have shared with us.
“This program is not just about certificates; it is about what you will do with what you have learnt to grow women’s football in Nigeria. The NFF will continue to support initiatives that build capacity and create opportunities for women in football.”
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While giving the assurance that the Federation will monitor the implementation of lessons learned and provide further platforms for women to take up leadership roles within the football ecosystem, the NFF scribe expressed optimism that the workshop will produce a new generation of administrators who will help reposition women’s football in Nigeria for greater success on and off the pitch.
The workshop, coordinated by NFF’s Director of Competitions and FIFA/CAF Match Commissioner, Ms Ruth David, covered key areas including football governance, competition management, marketing, safeguarding, and leadership.
Sporting Tribune reports that participants included representatives of the Nigeria Women Football League, NFF Staff, and other football stakeholders, who engaged in practical sessions led by FIFA women’s football technical experts Thubaelihle Sibanda and Tsholofelo Setlhoko, Ms Aisha Falode (Member, NFF Executive Committee and Member, FIFA Media Committee); Professor Mariam Suleiman of the Ahmadu Bello University, Dr Anthonia Uwa (a retired chief lecturer of the Nwafor Orizu College of Education and Mr. Mohammed Ameenu (FIFA-certified safeguarding officer and FIFA technical instructor in refereeing.
