The first vice chairman of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Barrister Seyi Akinwunmi, has said his decision to contest is borne out of the fact run a policy of inclusivity that will be all stakeholders of football in Nigeria under one roof.
Akinwumi who stated this on Tuesday in Abuja at his declaration for the presidency tagged ‘Football First: Redefining and Reforming Nigerian Football’, said it is time to strengthen the prospect of good post retirement lives for Nigerian footballers and ensure transparency and depoliticize the administration of Nigerian football.
 The presidential hopeful promised to deliver a world class system of youth development, refereeing, coaching and scouting if elected as the next president of the NFF.
“Every decision I will take as president of NFF will be in the interest of football. I’ll ensure that we start the process or processes of inclusion. Football first is not just a slogan, it is what is in my heart and that is the first thing I will pledge. Every facet of football wherever they may be, no matter how aggrieved they are, no matter how many factions they are, I will start the process of healing and conviction and I assure you that no matter the differences, within the next few months, the maximum is six months, everything that has been dividing us in terms of structural division will be solved. I guarantee you that,” he said.
Akinwumi who said he made consultations with all football stakeholders before declaring to vie for NFF presidency stated that his mission and action is structured across four key growth drivers namely development, the business of football, infrastructure and technology.
He however added that the state FAs will be empowered to focus on the growth of grassroots football and reorganize the administration of the national teams to ensure utmost competitiveness.
