Ikpeme, ex-deputy general secretary, to oversee NFF Secretariat

Vanguard News | 28-08-2026 12:16am |

Following the resignations of Ibrahim Gusau as President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Dr Mohammed Sanusi as General Secretary, and members of the Executive Committee, the National Sports Commission has endorsed Dr Emmanuel Ikpeme, until now Deputy General Secretary, to oversee the NFF Secretariat as interim General Secretary. Dr Ademola Olajire, until now Director of Media and Communications, will serve as interim Deputy General Secretary. All processes initiated in preparation for the NFF Elective Congress scheduled for 27 September have been suspended. A fresh electoral process will commence following the completion of comprehensive reforms to be undertaken in consultation with FIFA and CAF.

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