The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has approved sweeping amendments to its statutes and election guidelines, confirming 26 September as the date for its next elective congress.
The resolutions were adopted during an Extraordinary General Assembly held at the DSP Alamieyeseigha Banquet Hall, Government House, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.
Delegates unanimously endorsed the updated NFF Statutes (March 2026 Edition), along with revisions to the Electoral Code and Standing Orders changes aimed at enhancing internal governance, accountability, and transparency within the federation.
As part of preparations for the elections, the Assembly validated the composition of a 12-member Electoral Committee and a 12-member Appeals Committee, with members selected from Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones. Both committees are scheduled for inauguration on 25 March in Abuja.
On financial oversight, the Congress approved Ernst & Young as the NFF’s external auditor for a four-year tenure, following a competitive bidding process involving seven audit firms.
The Assembly also confirmed Lafia, Nasarawa State, as the host city for the 2026 elective congress, signalling the start of the next leadership transition cycle for Nigerian football.
A vote of confidence was passed on the NFF Executive Committee chaired by Ibrahim Musa Gusau, with members acknowledging ongoing progress in football development across the country.
Delegates observed a minute’s silence in honour of notable football icons who recently passed on, including former Technical Director Adegboye Onigbinde and former Super Eagles captain Henry Nwosu.
The Congress commended President Bola Tinubu for the administration’s continued support for sports, particularly financial backing for national teams competing internationally.
The Bayelsa State Government received praise for hosting the event, while representatives from FIFA and CAF were present, affirming the international bodies’ support for Nigeria’s ongoing football governance reforms.