Minister  Congratulates Professional Footballers Association of Nigeria On Peaceful Election

  Minister  Congratulates Professional Footballers Association of Nigeria On Successful Election By Editor Minister  of Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Sunday Dare has  congratulated the  Professional  Footballers Association of Nigeria (PFAN) new Executive  for the peaceful conduct of their election with Former Eagles player Tijani Babangida emerging President. A statement signed by the  Media office of the Minister,  said, "I hereby  congratulate  the  Nigerian Profesional  Players Union  over its  peaceful election which led to the emergency  of notable Ex internationals Tijani Babangida as President,  Clement Temile, Victor Ikpeba , Emmanuel  Babayaro as President, 1st and 2nd vice Presidents  and Secretary respectively. "This  is a confirmation  of the organisational ability and  cohesion  among the players. You are worthy partners in the concerted efforts to deepen the development  of Nigerian Football. The unity  of leadership  is important  for the task ahead of ensuring  players welfare and protecting their right. Without unity among the players, there can be no development.  I encourage  the new leadership  to work with  a vision that would  impact  the growth of  Nigerian Football. " Other Board members include; Deputy General  Secretary, Fuludu Edema Treasurer - Princewill Gbogbodu, Players Union representatives - Golbe Elisha and Joy Jerry Players Union Commissioners North West , Margaji Abdul Boss Deputy - Danlami Heyman, North Central, Abdul Sule Deputy Musa Santos North East , Auwalu Jeda Deputy South East ,  Ikechukwu Enwezor Deputy South South, Kenneth Nwaomucha, Deputy Samson Ozogula South West , Mutiu Adepoju,  Waidi Akanni, Welfare 1. Taju Disu Welfare 2. Jumbo Awala. Others are players Ambassadors Europe - Joshua Kator Deputy Seyi Olofinjana Americas - Emeka Ezeugo Africa - Taribo West Auditor 1 Chikelue Iloenyosi Auditor 2 Samuel Prone Asstistant General Secretary Technical Peter Chukwuemeka, Operations , David Aigbovo Youth Development ,Stephen Cole Special Duties, Tony Adiele Communication Danladi Musa. The  Legal team team is made up of Barristers Lawal Audu Mohammed, Nixon Igwe ,  Felix Eshalomi and Chief Rumson Baribote. The Board of Trustees  has the following  people; Harrison Jalla ,  Chairman, Chief Segun Odegbami,  Barrister Adokie Amasimeka, Ismaila  Mabo ,  Tijani Babangida,  Austin Popo , Dahiru Sadi,  Honourable  Tajudeen Ajide and  Jibo Bello.