NOC Mourns Passage Of Galadima, Ex NFF Chairman
The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) has expressed grief over the death of Ibrahim Galadima, a former Chairman of the Nigeria Football Federation.
Habu Gumel, President of the NOC said he received the news of the death of Galadima with sadness and a deep sense of loss.
Gumel in a Statement signed by Tony Nezianya, the Public Relations Officer of NOC said the entire members of the Olympic Movement in Nigeria, commiserate with the Galadima family, the Government and people of Kano State, and the global sports community.
He said Galadima was more than just an administrator but a ‘principled visionary’ who dedicated his life to the elevation of Nigerian sports through contributions in several key areas
“During his tenure as NFA Chairman, he was known for his unwavering stance on transparency and the professionalisation of football administration.
“As a Patron of the NOC, he provided invaluable wisdom and stability, ensuring that the ideals of Olympism were upheld across all sporting federations.
“In Kano, his impact on the grassroots level in Kano State remains a blueprint for how regional sports should be managed and nurtured.
“For me Ibrahim’s passage is also a personal loss, he was a brother, a confidant, and a dependable ally in our collective quest to put Nigeria on the global sporting map.
“He was a man of immense grace, even in the face of the most daunting administrative challenges,” he said.
The NOC President said his death had left a vacuum that would be incredibly difficult to fill.
He prayed for the repose of Galadima’s soul and fortitude for the members of his family to bear the irreplaceable loss,
