Buhari congratulates ‘efficient’ Pinnick on FIFA Council election win

PRESIDENT Buhari has praised the commitment to service of Amaju Pinnick as he celebrated the Nigeria Football Federation President on winning a FIFA Council seat.

Pinnick on Friday became one of Africa’s six members on the FIFA Council, the world football body’s top decision-making committee.

“I congratulate Mr. Amaju Pinnick, President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), on his election into the FIFA Executive Council, the highest decision-making organ in world football,” Buhari tweeted on Friday night.

“Through hardwork, dedication and consistency, Mr. Pinnick has proven to be an efficient football administrator, and the world has taken notice by electing him into the FIFA Council and as one of the Vice Presidents of the Confederation of African Football (CAF).”

Pinnick was elected for a first four-year term on the 37-member Council, and he can help raise the profile of Nigerian football in that time.

“Yet again Nigeria is seeing enhanced visibility and prestige in the international community, on the heels of recent elections of other qualified Nigerians into strategic leadership positions in international organisations,” Buhari added.

“I wish Mr. Pinnick the best in his new position!”

Pinnick also became Confederation of African Football fifth vice-president at the CAF elections on Friday.