He emerged at a meeting of the representatives of the Western Nigeria Football Forum in Lagos State on Monday.
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Akinwunmi who currently serves as the vice president of the outgoing Amaju Pinnick administration stated that he plans to run an all-inclusive board with the sole mission of repositioning football in the country.He also mentioned he will drive marketing plans to support the national teams and clubs on the local leagues competing both on the local scene and on the international stage.
The chairman of the Lagos State Football Association unveiled his mission in Abuja on Tuesday as the race hots up.
Pinnick, who insisted that everything legal and acceptable is being done for Nigeria to achieve victory, spoke on Wednesday.
Speaking at the ceremony, Chairman of Sterling Bank PLC, Asue Ighodalo, explained that the bank shares the philosophy of development championed by the Edo State government and sees the state as a development partner, with the deal, representing more than a sponsorship deal, but an investment opportunity for the bank.
The chairman of the association, Bayo Olanlege, told newsmen on Friday in Ado-Ekiti that the 1st Vice President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Seyi Akinwunmi; former Super Eagles midfielder, Mutiu Adepoju, and Proprietor of FC Ebedei, Churchill Oliseh, were among dignitaries invited.
The recurring themes, as espoused by the Chairman of the LOC, Barr. Seyi Akinwunmi and the Director of Organization, Ms Aisha Falode at the offices of the Wife of Vice President, Mrs Dolapo Osinbajo; Honourable Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Chief Sunday Dare and; Honourable Minister of Women Affairs, Dame Pauline Tallen, centred on the importance of amplifying the challenges facing the girl-child and collectively working to overcome the same. All these are at the centre of the work being done by the Future Assured Programme of the Aisha Buhari Foundation of Her Excellency, Dr (Mrs) Aisha Buhari.
Chairman of the Local Organizing Committee for the tournament, Seyi Akinwunmi, who made this known on Friday, said that the theme resonated with the vision and mission of the organizing committee to use the tournament to uphold the honour of the name and Office of Her Excellency, highlight the good causes of the Aisha Buhari Foundation and build and sustain positive narratives about the City of Lagos and Nigeria at large.
Sanwo-Olu said this on Friday when members of the Local Organising Committee of the tournament visited him in Lagos
NFF’s First Vice President, Seyi Akinwunmi, said this while addressing participants at the Nigeria National League (NNL) Football Development Summit for Club Administrators and Media, in Abuja on Friday.
The meeting, which also had in attendance the NFF 1st Vice President, Seyi Akinwunmi (also Chairman of the Football Committee); Mallam Shehu Dikko, NFF 2nd Vice President/Chairman, LMC; Alhaji Sharif Rabiu Inuwa, NFF Executive Member/Chairman, Referees Committee; Senator Obinna Ogba, NFF Executive Member/Chairman, NNL; Otunba Tade Azeez (President, Nigeria Referees Association); and Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, NFF General Secretary, deliberated on niggling issues around the League, particularly welfare of officials and resolved to tackle matters head-on in the interest of the domestic game.
The investigation by the EFCC covers wide-ranging fraud allegations over how money meant for football sponsorship and development cannot be properly accounted for, according to the agency
Ahead of the FIFA U17 World Cup taking place in Brazil October 26 to November 17, the Acting President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Seyi Akinwunmi, has charged the Manu Garba-led technical crew of the Golden Eaglets to focus on the youth development policy and programme of the Federation.
The 75-year-old breathed his last on Sunday in Benin City, having left his giant footprints in the sands of time with his extensive work, passion and vision to take Nigeria League’s elite division to new heights
The Nigeria Football Federation has in line with its Statutes set up a Member Associations Adhoc Committee saddled with the responsibility of maintaining excellent relationship with its 44 affiliate bodies.
The Nigeria Football Federation has confirmed receiving part of the money approved by the Federal Government for participation of some National Teams in international competitions, including the Super Eagles’ participation at the ongoing 32nd Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt.
The Nigeria Football Federation on Tuesday confirmed receiving part of the money approved by the Federal Government for the participation of some national teams in international competitions.
Basking in the euphoria of his recent victory at the Lagos State Football Association Chairmanship election, Seyi Akinwunmi, said that the focal point of his administration would be re-positioning Eko Football.
The incumbent Chairman of Lagos State Football Association, Seyi Akinwunmi, on Monday retained his seat amid a dramatic tight electoral contest that took place in Lagos.
Seyi Akinwunmi, incumbent Chairman, Lagos State Football Association, on Tuesday said he threw his hat in the ring for the Chairmanship election because he had an unfinished business in the state’s football administration.