NOC CONGRATULATE AMAJU MELVIN PINNICK

The President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee, Engineer Habu Ahmed Gumel congratulate the President, Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and member, FIFA Council, Mr Amaju Pinnick on his election in Rabat, Morocco today.

An elated NOC President in his message to the newest member of the highest ruling body in world football said, "it's with great delight I congratulate Mr Amaju Pinnick, member FIFA Council and Vice President, Confederation of African Football for his doggedness, toughness and determination to take the green white green flag to the peak of the world football map. This is a call to service to motherland, please, endeavour to bring your A game to bear because your experience must single you out at this point in time". I pray for wisdom and knowledge from above for you in your new assignment, task and responsibility Insha Allah, Gumel concluded.

On behalf of the Board of Trustees, Patrons and members of the Nigeria Olympic Committee, we congratulate you Mr Amaju Melvin Pinnick for this iconic achievement.

E-signed on behalf of NOC

Phemmy Adetula

PRO

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