Chairman of the newly inaugurated Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Fact-finding Committee on Nigeria’s recent football setbacks, Ambassador Fanny Amun, has resigned from his position after submitting the committee’s report.
Amun said his decision to step down immediately after handing in the report was aimed at protecting the integrity and independence of the committee’s findings.
The respected football administrator and former national team coach explained that he did not want any individual or external interest to influence the contents or conclusions of the report before it was formally submitted to the NFF.
“I didn’t want anyone to influence the report before I submitted it to the NFF. That was why I submitted it and resigned,” Amun said.
His resignation comes at a crucial period for Nigerian football, following a series of disappointing results and setbacks involving the country’s national teams and the growing concerns over the administration and development of the game.
The NFF had inaugurated the fact-finding committee to examine the factors behind Nigeria’s recent football struggles and make recommendations that could help chart a new course for the sport.
Amun’s decision to resign after submitting the report is expected to draw significant attention, particularly as stakeholders await the contents of the committee’s findings and the recommendations presented to the football governing body.
The NFF is now expected to study the report and determine the next line of action as pressure continues to mount for far-reaching reforms capable of restoring Nigeria’s status as one of Africa’s leading football nations.
Amun’s exit may also intensify calls for transparency and accountability in the handling of the committee’s report, with many stakeholders expected to watch closely to see whether its recommendations will lead to meaningful changes in Nigerian football.
