Amaju Pinnick's new role in FIFA is a testament to his huge influence in global football - NSC DG Bukola Olopade:

The Director General of the National sports commission, NSC, Hon Bukola Olopade, has described Amaju Pinnick's new position in FIFA as a well deserved honour for his contribution to global football development.

The Former NFF President is currently the Deputy Chairperson of the FIFA men's National teams competitions committee.

The committee is one of the most powerful and influential organs of administration in the Federation of International Football Association, FIFA.

The new appointment has further positioned Amaju Pinnick as one of Africa's most influential and globally connected Sports administrators.

Hon Bukola Olopade said this is a big deal for Nigerian football and Sports in general and the Nigerian Government through the National Sports commission will always support our Sports administrators to get into global Sports administration.

" I want to congratulate my friend and brother Amaju Pinnick for this lauded feat and as a country we are proud of him for how he has continued to project the image of Nigeria at the highest level of football administration".

" I am not surprised that FIFA has entrusted him with such a high profile assignment to help and oversee all FIFA men's tournaments that include the Senior Men's World cup, the U-20 World cups, the U -17, the Olympic Games and the FIFA Arab Cup. This is the quality of asset that Amaju is to football".

The DG further charged him to use this new position to help earnest the growth of Nigerian football both administratively and in talent  development.

SIGNED;

Kola Daniel,

S.A Media,

Office of the Director General, NSC.

October 5th 2025

Location: Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria

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