The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Honourable Bukola Olopade, has extended heartfelt birthday felicitations to the former President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick.  

Describing Pinnick as more than a friend, Olopade referred to him as a long-time brother whose achievements in sports and the corporate world are exemplary.  

 "It’s with great pleasure that I am use this opportunity to send my birthday wishes to Amaju Melvin Pinnick, a man whose success is very exemplary both in sports and the corporate world," Olopade remarked.  

He went on to highlight Pinnick's remarkable contributions to sports administration in Nigeria and beyond.  

"Amaju is a rare gem and a major asset to Nigeria with all he has been able to achieve, from being a former Commissioner of Sports in Delta State to rising to becoming the President of the NFF, and also a CAF and FIFA Executive Member," Olopade stated.  

"I therefore join millions of people around the world to celebrate and honour Amaju as he adds another year, and I wish him more healthy years and prosperity," he added.