By Harry Awurumibe
In continuation of his nationwide consultation with critical stakeholders in Nigeria football irrespective of the recent development in the football family, frontrunner in the forthcoming Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Presidential Election, Dr. Christian Emeruwa on Friday, September 16, 2022, held a strategic meeting with the South East Caucus of NFF to present his strategic plans to create a viable football economy that will benefit stakeholders if voted into office.
The Friday’s meeting which took place at the posh Swiss-Charlton Hotels in the Coal City, Enugu was attended by the Ebonyi State Football Association Chairman, Senator Obinna Ogba; Barr. Tony Ugwu, Enugu State FA Chairman and Anambra State FA Chairman, Chief Chikelue Iloenyosi.
Also in attendance were the Vice Chairman of Ebonyi State FA and the South East representative in the Nigerian National League (NNL) Board, Mr. Chidi Emmanuel Okonkwo.
The interactive meeting saw Dr. Emeruwa present his football plans for Nigeria Football Federation, explained the current situation of football in Nigeria and how he intends to improve on what is currently on ground.
The Head of Safety and Security Department of Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) in Cairo, Egypt revealed he intends to improve on what is currently on ground taking all the enumerated steps in his strategic documents which he presented to the august gathering.
However, at the end of his presentation, the South East Delegates took turns to ask the Presidential candidate critical and pertinent questions which he answered them satisfactorily.
There was also full discussions and deliberation on the prospects and opportunity in the upcoming NFF Elective Congress in Benin City, Edo state capital.
The NFF South East Caucus members felt very proud of Dr. Emeruwa and took turns to commend his determination, commitments and professionalism which has been highly and fully demonstrated in the course of his presentation.
The elated delegates thanked the candidate who was the former Head of Integrity Unit of NFF before he was poached by the continental football ruling body CAF in Cairo, Egypt, for inviting them and wished him the very best in the upcoming NFF Presidential Election.
