Governor Bago Appoints Mojeed Ibrahim As Niger Tornadoes Sporting Director
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By Yemi Sodeeq
Niger State Governor, Farmer Governor Umar Muhammad Bago, has approved the appointment of renowned football administrator Abdulmajeed Ibrahim popularly known as Greenboi as the Sporting Director of Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side Niger Tornadoes.
Ibrahim’s appointment was announced as part of the newly constituted Niger Tornadoes Management Committee following the dissolution of the previous committee.
The committee, chaired by Dr. Abubakar Abdullahi Kuso, also includes Suleiman Usman Baban Ramu (Director of Welfare), Alhaji Ibrahim Audi (Director of Logistics), Babale Musa SAM (Team Manager), Adamu Yusuf (General Coordinator), George Nuhu Daniya (TMS Officer), Ruqayya Musa Evuti (Director of Media), Mohammed D. Abdullahi (Accountant), Samaila Musa (Administrative Officer), and Jibrin Haruna (Secretary).
According to the Niger State Ministry of Sports, Youth and Social Development, the appointments are aimed at strengthening the administration and management of the club ahead of the new football season, with the new committee expected to provide effective leadership, improve the club’s performance and advance the sporting aspirations of Niger State.
Widely regarded as a result-oriented and transformational football administrator, Ibrahim has earned a reputation for delivering excellence in every responsibility entrusted to him. His appointment is expected to further strengthen the technical and sporting operations of the Minna-based club.
Reacting to the appointment, Ibrahim expressed profound gratitude to Governor Umar Muhammad Bago for the confidence reposed in him.
“I am deeply honoured by this appointment and sincerely thank His Excellency, Farmer Governor Umar Muhammad Bago, for finding me worthy to serve Niger Tornadoes in this capacity. I do not take this opportunity for granted and I am committed to justifying the confidence placed in me,” he said.
The new Sporting Director also appreciated the Chairman of the Management Committee, Dr. Abubakar Abdullahi Kuso, for believing in his ability to contribute to the club’s growth.
“I equally thank our Chairman, Dr. Abubakar Abdullahi Kuso, for the confidence reposed in me. I look forward to working closely with him and other members of the management committee to build a competitive team and reposition Niger Tornadoes for sustained success.”
Ibrahim, pledged to bring his wealth of administrative experience, professionalism and commitment to excellence to ensure the club achieves its objectives both on and off the pitch.
His appointment has been welcomed by stakeholders, who believe his leadership qualities, strategic vision and proven track record will play a vital role in repositioning Niger Tornadoes for greater success in the forthcoming NPFL season.
Sedara Philip is a Sports writer, an administrator,Journalist,and editor
