Dikko, Gusau inspects proposed NFF hotel, training pitch in Abuja

President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Ibrahim Musa Gusau MON, on Wednesday, conducted the Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Mallam Shehu Dikko round the proposed site for the NFF Hotel and new training pitch, which is adjacent to the NFF Headquarters inside the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja.

This ambitious project is designed to establish a state-of-the-art accommodation facility for the national football teams.

The vision behind the proposed hotel, which has been a project close to the heart of the Ibrahim Gusau administration since it took office 28 months ago, is to free the NFF of the humongous expenses incurred regularly in accommodating the different National Teams.

To reduce expenses on accommodation, the football governing body intends to redirect funds towards more critical areas, such as nurturing local football talent and bolstering the overall infrastructure of Nigeria football.

During the site inspection, Dikko and NFF President Gusau evaluated multiple aspects of the location under consideration. Key factors included the ease of accessibility for both players and support staff, the level of security provided by the surrounding area, and the proximity of the site to essential training facilities.

Their discussions extended beyond site assessment, as they also strategized about the project’s overall timeline, budget considerations, and the potential for partnerships with private investors or corporate entities interested in supporting the laudable initiative.

They were in company with top NFF officials, including the General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, and Technical Director, Coach Augustine Eguavoen, and principal aides of the NSC supremo, including Musa Amadu, former NFF General Secretary and Salihu Abubakar.