COMMUNIQUE OF THE 2013 GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NIGERIA FOOTBALL FEDERATION HELD IN WARRI ON 28TH NOVEMBER, 2013* 1) The General Assembly expressed heartfelt appreciation to the President and Commander-In-Chief of the Armed Forces, His Excellency, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, GCFR for his immense support and encouragement of Nigeria Football Federation which has spurred recent successes. 2) The Congress appealed to President Jonathan, GCFR to continue to give total support to the NFF for the Federation to provide all our National Teams with adequate preparation ahead of major international competitions next year, particularly the 2014 FIFA World Cup finals in Brazil. 3) General Assembly approved the dissolution of the NFF Electoral Committee, and its immediate reconstitution. The new NFF Electoral Committee is thus composed: Mr. Amaju Pinnick, Mr. Amoni Biambo; Mr. Prince Elube; Mr. Charles Nwokocha, Professor Musa Garba; Mr. Patrick Pascal; Professor Omolawon Kayode; Barr. Samson Ebombe; Dr. Sanusi Mohammed (Secretary); Barr. Joshua Onoja (Assistant Secretary). The members are to elect their Chairman. 4) The Congress also approved the dissolution of the NFF Appeal Committee and its immediate reconstitution. The new NFF Appeal Committee is thus composed: Barr. Eddy Mark, Mr. Dotun Coker; Mallam Bala Garba; Mallam Sani Mohammed Gusau; Mr. Victor Nwangwu; Mr. Lawrence Katken (Secretary). The members are to elect their Chairman. 5) Congress equally endorsed the dissolution of the Forum of Zonal Coordinators as done by the NFF Executive Committee. The new Zonal Coordinators are Barr. Seyi Akinwunmi (South West); Sir Ephraim Chukwuemeka (South East); Barr. Christopher Green (South South); Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau (North West); Mr. Hussaini Modibbo (North East); Alhaji Yusuf Ahmed Fresh (North Central). 6) The General Assembly approved the extension of the members of the League Management Company for one additional Season 2013/2014 Premier League Season. 7) The Assembly approved the promotion and relegation of teams as presented by the various Leagues: Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL); Nigeria National League (NNL); Nigeria Women League; and Nigeria Nationwide League. 8) Congress passed an implicit vote of confidence in the Executive Committee and Management of the Nigeria Football Federation led by Alhaji Aminu Maigari. 9) The Congress expressed appreciation to the Executive Governor of Delta State, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan, CON and his administration for an excellent hosting of the 69th General Assembly of the Nigeria Football Federation.
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