THE Nigeria Football Federation has announced the death of one of its top officials, Magaji Abdullahi.
The governing body stated this morning that Abdullahi, its Head of Administration, died last night at the age of 54.
“The NFF is in mourning following the death on Thursday night of its Head of Administration, Mallam Magaji Abdullahi. Abdullahi died after a brief illness. He was 54,” the body wrote in a press release made available to Naija Times today.
“A native of Bakori, Katsina State, Magaji Abdullahi joined the Nigeria Football Federation in May 2000, and rose to the position of Deputy Director in the Federal Civil Service before his demise.
“A diligent, hard working and energetic officer, Abdullahi served conscientiously and with compassion, and will be remembered by Board Members, Management, Staff and all those he came across during service for his dedication and sense of duty.”
Abdullahi was buried today at his residence in the Mararaba area of the Federal Capital Territory according to Muslim rites.
