The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, has extended his congratulations to the President of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, on his election as the 1st Vice President of the West African Football Union (WAFU) B Zone.  

Olopade lauded Gusau’s leadership qualities and football expertise, expressing confidence that his election will bring significant benefits to the regional football body.  

“Gusau’s vast experience and commitment to football development will undoubtedly add value to WAFU B and enhance the growth of football across the member nations,” Olopade said.  

The election took place on Friday in Niamey, Niger Republic, during the WAFU B 17th Ordinary General Assembly. The WAFU B Zone comprises seven West African nations, including Nigeria, Togo, Benin Republic, Ghana, Burkina Faso, Niger Republic, and Côte d'Ivoire.  

Hon. Bukola stated that the NSC will provide all necessary support to Alh. Gusau and the NFF to ensure football development in Nigeria and in the West African region, where Nigeria is a giant player.