The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) has sent its condolences to the family,the Government and people of Kano State, and the global sports community over the death of Dr Ibrahim Galadima, a former Chairman of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).
Egnr. Abu Ahmed Gumel, President of NOC, expressed the condolences in a statement released on the death of Galadima.
In the statement signed by Tony Nezianya, Spokesman of NOC, Gumel said Dr Ibrahim Galadima was more than just an administrator; he was a ‘principled visionary’, who dedicated his life to the elevation of Nigerian sports.
“It is with a heavy heart and a profound sense of loss that I received the news of the passing of Alhaji Ibrahim Galadima, a towering figure in Nigerian sports, a former Patron of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), and a former Chairman of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF),” the NOC boss said.
According to him, the deceased’s contributions were instrumental to successes recorded in several key areas.
He listed the key areas to
”Integrity in Leadership’ : During his tenure as NFA Chairman, he was known for his unwavering stance on transparency and the professionalisation of football administration.
“As a Patron of the NOC, he provided invaluable wisdom and stability, ensuring that the ideals of Olympism were upheld across all sporting federations.
“In Kano Sports Development,
his impact on the grassroots level in Kano State remains a blueprint for how regional sports should be managed and nurtured.”
Gumel said : “For me his passage is also a ‘Personal Loss’.
“Ibrahim was a brother, a confidant, and a dependable ally in our collective quest to put Nigeria on the global sporting map.
“His exit leaves a vacuum that will be incredibly difficult to fill.
“He was a man of immense grace, even in the face of the most daunting administrative challenges.
“We pray that the Almighty grants his soul eternal rest and Al-Jannah Firdaus.
“May his family find the strength and fortitude to bear this irreplaceable loss.
“His name is forever etched in the annals of Nigerian sports history.
”Rest in peace, Chairman.”
(vitalnewsngr.com)
