Pinnick Amaju Inaugurates Aisha Buhari Invitational Tournament Committee on Monday 27th June 2021

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 Pinnick Amaju Inaugurates Aisha Buhari Invitational Tournament Committee on Monday 27th June 2021




The Quest to host a successful Aisha Buhari Invitational Tournament in Lagos began with the Inauguration of the committee by NFF President/FIFA Council member; Amaju Pinnick. 


The virtual meeting started at exactly 11 am with all Local Organising Members were in attendance to show readiness to stage a tournament of repute. 


According to the FIFA Council member, Amaju Pinnick "Everyone here is selected based on merit for this national call and I'm confident that you will deliver with utmost efficiency. Aisha Buhari's name stands for Integrity and the tournament must live up to that integrity."


Pinnick expects periodic reports before the tournament starts and to interface with the Lagos state government as the host. 


The tournament will be yearly and the 

LOC  is expected to organize a befitting tournament that can stand the test of time sustainably. 


Bar. Seyi Akinwunmi who is the Chairman of the committee will Inaugurate different sub-committee that will ensure smooth execution of the tournament.


According to the Chairman of the committee, he appreciated the FIFA Council member for the confidence imposed on the Committee and assured him of leading the team right in unity and as A TEAM. 


"I understand your expectation as the FIFA Council member and we will deliver Accordingly" he concluded.


The Committee members include:

Seyi Akinwunmi - Chairman

LASG Nominee -  Vice-chairman

Ibrahim Gusau - member

Aisha Falode - Director of Organisation

Amina Daura - Deputy Director of Organisation

Margaret Icheen - Member

Ayo Omidiran -  Member

Umar Baba - Member

Chisom Ezeoke - Member

Kemi Areola - Member

Ademola Olajire - Member

Ufuoma McDermott - Member

Ese Okpomo - Member

Yinka Olagbemiro - Member

Kola Daniel - Member

Ruth David Secretary

Kamal Mohammed - Member.

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