By Core Reporters
The President of world football-governing body, FIFA, Gianni Infantino and the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) FCT chapter have both congratulated the President of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau on his 60th birthday anniversary (Diamond Jubilee)on Sunday, July 7, 2024.
Infantino wrote: “I would like to extend my best wishes to you on this very special day. As we celebrate your birthday, it is the occasion to reflect on our collaboration and to thank you for all your work and for your contribution to the development of the sport that unites us all, football.
“May this year bring you good health, joy, success and fulfillment on both a personal and professional level.”
However, in a statement jointly signed by Chairman Kelechi Onwudiwe and Secretary Samuel Ahmadu of FCT SWAN, they expressed their heartfelt wishes to the NFF supremo on his diamond jubilee anniversary.
“We would like to extend our best wishes to you on this very special day—your diamond jubilee anniversary,” the statement read.
“As we celebrate your birthday, it is an occasion to reflect on our collaboration and to thank you for all your work and contribution to the development of the sport that unites us all: football.
“Your leadership and dedication have significantly advanced the sport, and we at FCT SWAN are proud to acknowledge your support, efforts, and achievements.
“May this year bring you good health, joy, success, and fulfillment on both a personal and professional level.”
Gusau, born on 7th July 1964, served as Chairman of Zamfara State Football Association and also as Chairman of the Zamfara State Sports Commission. He was a special adviser to the Governor of Zamfara State, before serving two terms as Member of the NFF Executive Committee and Chairman of Chairmen of Nigeria Football.
A FIFA and CAF Security Officer and Member of the Organizing Committee for the African Nations Championship, Gusau mounted the saddle as President of NFF on the last day of September 2022.
