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| Amaju Pinnick, NNF President |
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The South South Congress
of the Nigeria Football Federation has unveiled plans for a grand reception for
NFF President Melvin Amaju Pinnick, who was recently elected into the Executive
Committee of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), he is also a member
of the all-powerful FIFA Organising Committee.
Spokesman of the South
South Congress and Edo FA Chairman, Frank Ilaboya, said in a statement that the
event scheduled for Saturday, May 20th will hold at Government House Benin
City, with top dignitaries from across the region and indeed nationally
expected.
Edo Sate Governor, Godwin
Obaseki, is the Chief Host, even as indications emerged that other state Chief
Executives from across the region are expected or will send delegates to the
event. Time has been fixed for 6:30, on the day.
Obaseki, said he has taken
personal interest in the progress of the NFF President, because of his
sagacity, readiness to learn and application of his energetic youthfulness to
bringing the best to Nigerian, continental
and global football at the highest level. “He is indeed a son in whom the whole
of the South South is well pleased”, Obaseki was quoted as saying.
The South South region
comprises Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross Rivers, Delta, Edo and Rivers states.
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