The Federal Government has congratulated Samson Adamu on his affirmation as Secretary-General of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), describing his appointment as a major achievement for Nigeria and a mirrored image of the nation’s rising affect in worldwide sports activities administration.
Vice President Kashim Shettima gave the commendation on Tuesday throughout a courtesy go to by Adamu to the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Adamu was accompanied by the Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Shehu Dikko, NSC Director-General Bukola Olopade, NFF Acting General Secretary Emmanuel Ikpeme and different officers of the NSC and NFF.
Shettima congratulated Adamu, noting that his rise to a number one place in African soccer administration demonstrates the standard of Nigerian professionals and their capability to excel internationally.
Adamu, who joined CAF as Director of Competitions in 2018, arrived in Abuja on Tuesday to evaluate Nigeria’s preparations for 2 main continental soccer occasions: the CAF Ordinary General Assembly scheduled for November 21 in Abuja and the 2026 CAF Awards scheduled for December 10 in Lagos.
On Wednesday, Adamu additionally paid a courtesy go to to the NSC Chairman, Shehu Dikko, who welcomed him as “one of us” and described his achievement for instance of what may be attained by way of tenacity, diligence, professionalism, dedication to self-development and integrity.
Dikko described Adamu’s appointment as the primary Nigerian to occupy the place in CAF’s 69-year historical past, including that it demonstrated the flexibility of Nigerians to excel in worldwide sports activities management.
He mentioned Adamu earned the place by way of exhausting work, competence and dedication to African soccer, whereas highlighting the Federal Government’s dedication to worldwide sports activities diplomacy.
Dikko additionally expressed confidence in Nigeria’s readiness to host the forty eighth CAF Ordinary General Assembly and the CAF Awards, noting that the occasions would strengthen the nation’s relationship with CAF and create financial alternatives within the hospitality, tourism and transport sectors.
He additional disclosed that the Federal Government had launched a particular price range line for worldwide sports activities diplomacy to help Nigerians in search of influential positions in international sports activities organisations.
In his remarks, Adamu thanked the NSC management for facilitating his engagement with the Vice President and its continued efforts to strengthen relations between Nigeria and CAF.
Speaking on his new duty, he mentioned he was approaching the position with humility, including that his expertise working with three earlier CAF Secretaries-General had ready him for the place.
“It’s a big responsibility and it’s not only towards Nigeria, my home country; it’s a responsibility towards the 54 member associations that we have in Africa.”
Adamu additionally inspired younger African sports activities professionals to stay dedicated to their careers, noting that his expertise with the Nigeria Football Federation, the nation’s home league and personal sports activities ventures had contributed to his skilled improvement.
The NSC Director-General, Bukola Olopade, additionally praised Adamu’s appointment, describing it as a serious achievement for Nigerian and African sports activities.
Congratulating CAF President Patrice Motsepe and the management of the continental soccer governing physique, Olopade expressed optimism about the way forward for African soccer.
“Africa, football has thrown up a great mind and the greatness of our football on the continent is assured,” he mentioned.
Adamu acknowledged Nigeria’s preparations to host the 2 occasions, commending the federal government’s dedication to offering world-class services, together with the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre in Abuja and the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts in Lagos.
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