Sanusi Commends Participants as FIFA Women’s Football Administration Workshop Ends in Abuja
The three-day FIFA capacity-building workshop for women football administrators in Nigeria ended in Abuja on Sunday, with Nigeria Football Federation General Secretary Dr Mohammed Sanusi MON commending participants and facilitators for their commitment to the development of the women’s game.
Speaking at the closing ceremony, Sanusi said the workshop, organised by the NFF in partnership with FIFA, was designed to equip women with the knowledge and tools required to play greater roles in football administration at all levels.
He stressed that empowering women in football governance remains an important part of the NFF’s development agenda, while congratulating participants and praising the resource persons for sharing their expertise.
‘I want to sincerely congratulate every participant here today for your dedication and willingness to learn. I also appreciate our resource persons from FIFA for the knowledge and expertise you have shared with us,’ Sanusi said.
‘This programme is not just about certificates; it is about what you will do with what you have learnt to grow women’s football in Nigeria. The NFF will continue to support initiatives that build capacity and create opportunities for women in football.’
The NFF General Secretary also assured participants that the Federation would monitor the implementation of lessons learnt during the workshop and continue to provide platforms for women to take up leadership roles within the football ecosystem.
He expressed optimism that the initiative would help produce a new generation of administrators capable of repositioning women’s football in Nigeria for greater success both on and off the pitch.
The workshop covered key areas including football governance, competition management, marketing, safeguarding and leadership. Participants included representatives of the Nigeria Women Football League, NFF staff and other football stakeholders.
The practical sessions were led by FIFA women’s football technical experts Thubaelihle Sibanda and Tsholofelo Setlhoko, alongside Ms Aisha Falode, a member of the NFF Executive Committee and FIFA Media Committee; Professor Mariam Suleiman of Ahmadu Bello University; Dr Anthonia Uwa, a retired chief lecturer at Nwafor Orizu College of Education; and Mr Mohammed Ammenu, a FIFA-certified safeguarding officer and technical instructor in refereeing.
The workshop was coordinated by NFF Director of Competitions and FIFA/CAF Match Commissioner, Ms Ruth David.
Also present at the closing ceremony were NFF Director of Media and Communications Dr Ademola Olajire, Deputy Head of Member Association Alhaji Salisu Abubakar and club owner Alhaji Gandi Bala.
