Former NFA Chairman Ibrahim Galadima is Dead

Former NFA Chairman Ibrahim Galadima is Dead
He played key roles in Nigerian and African football administration
Family yet to announce burial arrangements after his passing

A former chairman of the Nigeria Football Association, Ibrahim Galadima, has died after a prolonged illness.

His death was confirmed on Saturday by former Secretary-General of the NFA, Sani Ahmed Toro.

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EKO HOT BLOG reports that Galadima was a prominent figure in Nigerian sports administration, having led the NFA before its restructuring into the Nigeria Football Federation. His leadership period was widely regarded as influential in shaping the country’s football governance structure.

He also served as Chairman of the Kano State Sports Council between 1981 and 1983, marking the beginning of his long career in sports administration.

Born in 1951 in Fagge, Galadima held several key positions at both state and national levels. He was a member of the National Sports Commission and was elected Vice President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee in 1985, a role he held until 1987.

He was later reappointed as Chairman of the Kano State Sports Council, where he continued to contribute to sports development initiatives.

Galadima also served on the Presidential Monitoring Committee on the development of sports facilities for the 1995 FIFA World Youth Championship, which was initially scheduled to be hosted in Nigeria but was later relocated.

In addition, he was a member of the Organising Committee for the CAF Youth Championship, further underscoring his involvement in continental football development.

In 2002, he was elected Chairman of the NFA, cementing his legacy as one of Nigeria’s influential football administrators.

His family is expected to announce burial arrangements in due course.