Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has expressed profound sorrow over the passing of former Chairman of the Nigeria Soccer Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Galadima, who died yesterday after a chronic sickness.
This was contained in a condolence message issued by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mustapha Muhammad, in Kano on Sunday.
Governor Yusuf described late Galadima as an achieved sports administrator, a revered statesman, and a neighborhood chief who devoted his life to the development of soccer and public service in Nigeria.
He famous that in his tenure as NFF Chairman, Galadima made important contributions to the expansion and growth of soccer within the nation, incomes widespread respect and admiration inside and past the sporting neighborhood.
The Governor added that the late Galadima’s enduring legacy of integrity, dedication, and exemplary management will proceed to encourage generations to come back.
On behalf of the Authorities and folks of Kano State, Governor Yusuf prolonged his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved household and all the Nigerian soccer fraternity over this nice loss.
He prayed to Almighty Allah to forgive the deceased’s shortcomings, grant him everlasting relaxation, and admit him into Aljannatul Firdaus.