By ADO SALISU

Galadima scored 2 votes to beats former NFA Secretary General, Chief Taiwo Ogunjobi who polled 24. Others elected members, were Mr. Felix Anyansi-Agwu, 1st vice-chairman; Mr. Pickson Adejube, Suleiman Mu’azu, Kachako Bala Gana, and Ben Agary.

The rest include Suleiman David, Sabo Adamu Jumba, Tony Nnachetta, Peter Fabuku Singabeli, Sam Sam Jaja and Barr. Chris Green.

Speaking shortly after the election, the electoral committee chairman, Hon. Nduka Irabor, said that 33 states attended the congress with over 66 delegates representing two third of the quorum supposed to vote in the election.

Hon. Irabor said that they conducted the election on FIFA approved statutes.
In his post election speech after sworn-in by Barr. Halima Usman, the new NFA boss, Alhaji Ibrahim Galadima, said that the board would continue to work hand-in-hand with the federal ministry of sports for the promotion and development of the game not only in the country but the world at large.

He expressed appreciation to Kano state government for rescuing and hosting the NFA election, adding that the government has justified its interest for sports development in the country.

He commended the electoral committee members for their sacrifice, dedication and committment towards organising a credible election and called on the states FA chairmen to cooperate with the NFA towards upliftment of the game.