The Professional Footballers Association of Nigeria (PFAN) Board of Trustees (BoT) and National Executive Committee (NEC) held a joint virtual meeting on Thursday, September 18, 2025. The meeting was attended by key officials, including Harrison Jalla, Hon Tajudeen Ajide, Tijani Babangida, Victor Ikpeba MON, Austin Equavon MON, Dahiru Sadi MFR, And Edema Fuludu, among others.
Key Resolutions
– *PFAN’s Present State and Future Projections*: The meeting acknowledged the challenges faced by the union, including defections and factionalism. However, with the backing of the law recognizing PFAN as the only footballers’ union, the leadership expressed determination to succeed and achieve set goals.
– *Finance*: The secretariat has been publishing regular updates on members’ monthly dues payments, which is currently the only financial source of income. The General Secretary expressed concern over non-compliance by some leaders, but noted that the PFAN account now has over ₦1 million. Members were urged to update their payments to motivate others.
– *NFF President’s Invitation*: The PFAN President confirmed an invitation from NFF President Ibrahim Gusau to a meeting on September 23, 2025, in Abuja, seemingly for reconciliation purposes. The meeting unanimously nominated Tijani Babangida, Edema Fuludu, and Harrison Jalla to represent PFAN.
– *PFAN and NSC*: PFAN’s membership in the National Sports Commission was noted, with the union playing a role in administering and developing sports in Nigeria.
– *Delegate Congress Agenda*: The PFAN Delegate Congress, initially scheduled for September 25, 2025, will now hold on October 3, 2025, as approved by the BoT and NEC joint meeting.
Other Decisions
– *Elevation of Assistant General Secretary*: Danladi Musa was unanimously endorsed for elevation to the position of Deputy General Secretary.
– *PFAN Media Units and Identity Cards*: The meeting highlighted the need to activate PFAN media units and issue digital identification cards to members who have made payments.
– *Appreciation*: The members expressed gratitude to Dr. Brown Ogbeifun for facilitating PFAN’s CAC TIN, providing the zoom meeting platform, and donating a hall for the Delegate Congress.
Closing
The meeting concluded at 10:15 pm with a closing prayer led by Edema Fuludu. The leadership reaffirmed its commitment to PFAN’s success and unity, emphasizing the need for members to work together to achieve the union’s goals.
