***Harps on grassroot football development
By Andrew Abah, Abuja
FCT FA chairman Adam Mouktar Mohammed has charged the newly inaugurated area council football bosses to develop football in their locality to an enviable height and make the FCT a model to be emulated in discharging their duties.
Speaking during the swearing in ceremony of the elected FCT Area Council F.A board members in Abuja on Thursday, Mouktar described the occasion as a momentous and historic one.
“The Area Council is the foundation and bedrock of football development and this mandate given to them is to ensure we deliver on our promises to develop football to the highest level
“ The right people have been given the mandate because since after the election there is no rancour or enmity . They are credible people, they should bring all the stakeholders and join hands together to develop football. We need to develop referees , coaches, infrastructure and every other segment of the game to the highest order.
He thanked the electoral committee for the excellent job in ensuring transparency and accountability with the right people winning the election.
“I sincerely commend the resolute confidence they build, development from grassroot , steadfast commitment and diligence.
“I thank all the stakeholders especially in the Area Council -we have been enjoying undiluted peace and we will continue to deliver on development. I also appreciate the coaches, referees and other key stakeholders.
“We will continue to do everything to develop football in the FCT despite the challenges we are facing” he said
The elected Area Council were given Certificate of Returns. The Area Councils are: Bwari, Kuje, AMAC, Abaji, Gwalawlada and two others.