Aso Rock poised to act as NFF extends scribe’s tenure

Secretary General of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Mohammed Sanusi[/caption]

Chieftains of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) are heading for a collision course with the federal government over the tenure extension of its Secretary General, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi.

The Guardian’s reliable source confirmed that Dr. Sanusi may have been offered another three-year tenure extension, expected to run from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2027. Aso Rock is reportedly bent on taking strict action against the NFF for allegedly acting in absolute disregard of the Public Service Rules (PSR).

According to Federal Government Establishment Regulations (PSR 2021 020402), a contract appointment is a temporary appointment, non-pensionable, and for a specific period whose duration should be one (1) or two (2) years, renewable but not exceeding four (4) years in total, as stipulated by PSR 2012 020405 (7).

Dr. Sanusi was initially appointed as a contract staff of the federation, becoming the NFF Secretary General in 2015 for a four-year term. His tenure was extended in 2019 for an additional five years by the former NFF board led by Amaju Pinnick. With his current tenure set to end this December, the NFF appears determined to approve a further extension.

“I can authoritatively tell you that Dr Sanusi has been offered another three-year contract extension despite warnings from stakeholders. It has been concluded behind closed doors, which is contrary to Nigeria’s Public Service Rules.

“We are hearing that the federal government will be wielding its big stick against top Sunday Dankaro House members anytime soon,” a source disclosed.

The Guardian gathered that Dr Sanusi has already earned the backing of notable northern emirs and top NFF