The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced significant amendments to its statutes and electoral framework as it prepares for the forthcoming Elective Congress scheduled for September 26.
These resolutions were made during an Extraordinary General Assembly convened on Monday in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.
The Congress unanimously approved the NFF Executive Committee's proposals to revise the federation’s statutes (March 2026 Edition), along with updates to its Electoral Code and Standing Orders. These revisions are expected to influence the conduct of elections for the NFF executive board and shape the governance of Nigerian football for the future.
As part of the election preparations, the Congress also sanctioned the formation of the NFF Electoral Committee and the Electoral Appeals Committee. A total of twelve members were nominated to represent Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones, serving across both committees.
Newly appointed committee members include Matthew Burkala, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Emmanuel Obafemi from the North Central zone; Babagoni Grema and Benjamin Sak from the North East; North West's representatives are Bature Musa and Abdulmalik Awwal, a professor; Justice C.J. Aneke and Arinze Anughere from the South East; Olugbenga Omole and Abayomi Omoyimi from the South West; and Ayibaye Temedie and Ayi Ukpayam from the South South.
The communiqué states that these members will be inaugurated in Abuja on March 25, where they will organize themselves into their respective committees in accordance with the NFF Electoral Code.
The Electoral Committee will consist of five main members and two alternates, while the Appeals Committee will have three members and two alternates.
These developments represent a pivotal step in the NFF's electoral plan, with the Elective Congress set to take place in Lafia, Nasarawa State. The Congress will elect new officials or confirm the existing ones based on the outcomes of the election process.
Additionally, the Congress endorsed the international auditing firm Ernst & Young (EY) as the NFF’s new independent auditor for an initial four-year term. This decision followed a thorough selection process that evaluated seven audit firms. EY succeeds PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), which had served the federation for nine years. The Congress expressed its gratitude to PwC for its service and projected that the new appointment would enhance financial oversight and transparency within the NFF.
During the assembly, a moment of silence was observed for former NFF Technical Director Adegboye Onigbinde and ex-Super Eagles captain Henry Nwosu, along with other notable figures in football who passed away recently.
The Congress also acknowledged the Bayelsa State Government's role in hosting the assembly and its efforts towards the development of football and support for national sporting activities.
Representatives from FIFA and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) attended the meeting, highlighting international interest in Nigeria's football governance processes.
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