In a strategic move to harness the power of football for youth empowerment, the Nigeria National League (NNL) recently engaged in discussions with the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN). The delegation, led by NNL CEO Emmanuel Attah, expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for his youth-focused appointments, particularly highlighting the appointment of Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi as the Director General and Chief Executive of the Energy Commission.

Emmanuel Attah, during the courtesy visit to the ECN’s central Area office in Abuja, extended appreciation to President Tinubu for aligning with a youth empowerment agenda. He also commended Chief Uche Nnaji, the Minister for Innovation, Science, and Technology, for his commitment to youth development, emphasizing the positive impact of having a dynamic DG/CEO like Dr. Abdullahi in the Energy Commission.

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Attah spoke passionately about the potential collaboration between ECN and the Nigeria National League (NNL), emphasizing the significant role it could play in shaping the careers of Nigerian youth involved in football. With forty clubs across the country, the NNL serves as a platform for numerous young footballers to pursue their careers. Attah conveyed the league’s belief that collaboration with ECN would not only energize these athletes but also contribute to their holistic development.

Dr. Abdullahi, responding to the NNL delegation, expressed the Energy Commission’s excitement about the youth development initiatives led by the NNL. He highlighted the positive impact of engaging the nation’s youth in football as a significant contribution to nation-building. Dr. Abdullahi unequivocally accepted the offer of collaboration, assuring the NNL team that the Energy Commission is committed to making the most of this partnership.

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Acknowledging the potential benefits that could arise from collaboration, Dr. Abdullahi stated, “We are encouraged and want to encourage NNL. I and my team will see to it that this works; we have a lot to contribute to the nation with projects like the NNL, and I am already seeing the potential in the league.” This commitment from the ECN’s top leadership positions the collaboration as a promising avenue for leveraging football for broader societal impact.

A pivotal moment during the courtesy visit was the formal presentation of a collaboration proposal by Mr. Attah, the NNL CEO, to Dr. Abdullahi, the ECN Director General and Chief Operating Officer. The proposal outlined key areas of cooperation and potential initiatives that could emanate from this synergistic partnership.

As a gesture of goodwill, Mr. Attah took the opportunity to present customized NNL T-shirts, face caps, and footballs to the ECN leadership, symbolizing the unity and shared vision between the two entities.

This collaboration between the NNL and ECN represents a dynamic convergence of sports and energy sectors for the greater benefit of Nigeria’s youth. It marks a step toward realizing the potential of football not only as a sport but as a vehicle for holistic youth development and empowerment.