PFAN Nominates Tijani Babangida Into Board Of National Sports Commission

PFAN Nominates Tijani Babangida Into Board Of National Sports Commission 

Precious Oham 

Nigeria ex-International, Tijani Babangida has been nominated by the Board of Trustees of Professional Footballers Association of Nigeria, PFAN, to represent the association on the National Sports Commission, NSC, board, BSNSports.com.ng reports. 

Babangida, who doubles as President PFAN was nominated in line with Section 2 of the National Sports Commission (Establishment) Act 2023.

According to a statement, the PFAN BOT made two significant decisions at the meeting held on Saturday, 23rd November 2024.

"Extension of Leadership Tenure: The BOT unanimously agreed to extend the tenure of the Tijani Babangida-led Executive Council.

"NSC Board Representation: Tijani Babangida was chosen as the PFAN representative on the National Sports Commission Board. These decisions are, however, subject to ratification by the PFAN Congress.

"The BOT also advised the PFAN Executive Council to reach out to aggrieved members and unify the players' union under one umbrella, as is standard practice in other countries.

"The PFAN BOT emphasized that the next critical phase involves securing representation on the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Board, Congress, and Sub-Committees. These slots are currently subject to the ongoing case at the Federal High Court in Abuja, which seeks equal and proportional representation.

"The BOT assured stakeholders that representation on the NFF Board would strictly be based on merit."