Ondo State Governor, Mr Oluwarotimi Akeredolu,SAN, has described Otunba Dele Ajayi as the right candidate for the position of the first Vice President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).
Governor Akeredolu said Otunba Dele Ajayi, who is from the state, is competent, experienced and very passionate about football development in the country.
A statement on Saturday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Richard Olatunde, quoted Akeredolu as saying “Dele Ajayi has the pre-requisite experience to emerge as the first Vice President of the NFF.
“As the current Chairman of Ondo State Football Association, he has inspired youths and players in football development.
“As a former Executive Member of NFF, he understands the workings of the football federation.
“He had served as a Chairman, NFF Committee on Finance and Audit. He’s rich in experience and very passionate about football.
“Under his coordination, we have witnessed grassroots football development through Statewide league.
“We are confident of his commitment to the development of football in the country and success of our national team.”
The Governor enjoined stakeholders to join hands and support Ajayi for the position of the NFF first Vice President, adding that he is the best candidate for the job.