President of the World Football Governing Body, FIFA, Gianni Infantino, has congratulated a former President of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Amaju Pinnick on the conferment of National Honours on him by the immediate past President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari.
Mr Pinnick, a current Member of FIFA Council, is awarded Officer of the Order of the Federal Republic, (OFR) among other prominent Nigerians for their exemplary service to the nation.
Infantino, in a letter he personally signed, dated June 2, 2023, and made available to Prompt News states:
“By means of this letter, I have the great pleasure to express to you my warmest congratulations on the award of the prestigious Officer of the Order of the Federal Republic (OFR) bestowed to you by His Excellency Mr Muhammadu Buhari.
“This is a well-deserved honour that rewards your passion and exemplary commitment at the service of the international football community, particularly within the FIFA Council.
“Your human qualities and skills, not to mention your remarkable contribution to the development of Nigerian, African and world football, deserve our admiration.
“Congratulating you once again for this important distinction, I look forward to seeing you again soon.”
