Dikko: Building A League of Our Own, Still On Focus

- I want us to build a league we are proud of
– I’m happy with the Nigeria league progress
– We are still focused on developing the league the more
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The chairman of the League Management Company, Sheu Dikko, has expressed satisfaction on the progress the Nigerian league has made.

He made this known in his speech at the just recently held League Management Company’s Annual General Meeting in Uyo.

Dikko, insists the LMC would remain focused on growing the standards of the NPFL, so as the elite division can continue to witness the steady progress.

“We are all witnesses to the progress we have made so far in the league. The football fans love what we are doing. That was achieved by the innovation of the LMC,” Dikko said.“We saw the bets of football played last season. The home must-win syndrome wasn't applicable last season. We have seen a huge progress from the league.”

He also applauded the media and stakeholders. Who have one way or the other helped in the development of the league.

“I congratulate the media and stakeholders for their efforts. We also put interest in capacity development. The administrators and media went for seminars and were well equipped.“For the first time, we were in the world league forum and as pioneer members. We took all decisions collectively, worked hand in hand with the club owners and carried the clubs along.

“Everyone moved in the same direction. Last season, we were able to show that this league has the potentials. Going forward for the new season, we are looking at consolidating on the successes of last season. The biggest challenge we had last season was the issue of salaries.
“We need to work together for a better Nigerian league. I must commend the Nigeria Football Federation for their supports.“I also want to commend the club owners, board of directors and all those involved in the development of the game. I want us to build a league we can be proud of,” he ended.

Meanwhile Members of House of Representative committee on sports have expressed confidence on the Leadership of the League Management company LMC, headed by Mallam Shehu Dikko, for transforming the Nigeria elite domestic League which have become an attractive brand to both the football fans and to investors.

Speaking at the Opening ceremony of the Annual General Meeting of the League Management Company LMC held at the Le Meridien Hotel Uyo in Akwaibom state south south Nigeria, a member of the House of Representative committee on sports Hon. (Mrs) Ayo Omidiran said the standard of the league had improved tremendously.

She said that the house committee on sports have followed with keen interest the successes by the LMC under Shehu Dikko and decided to be associated with the progress made.

On behalf of the committee on sports we commend your efforts and urge you to keep the flag flying. She said