Customs FC: Ogun State's Football Crown Jewel Gets NFF Boost

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In a bid to strengthen the fortunes of Customs Football Club, the Executive Board Member of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ganiyu Majekodunmi, has pledged support for the team, describing it as a pride of Ogun State and a symbol of hope for grassroots football development.

During a courtesy visit to the Controller of the Ogun Area I Command of the Nigeria Customs Service, Mr. James Ojo, Majekodunmi reiterated the importance of Customs FC’s success, citing its potential to inspire youths and promote football growth in the state.

The Customs Controller, Comptroller James Ojo, lauded the NFF’s support and assured the command’s commitment to partnering with the Ogun State Football Association to foster sports development at the grassroots level.

The visit culminated in the presentation of the official emblem of the Super Eagles Jersey to the Controller, solidifying the partnership between the NFF and Customs FC.

The NFF Board Members noted that the existence of the team had continued to provide job opportunities for the youths in the state, leading to the reduction of societal ills.

He explained the visit to the command was part of the responsibility of the State football association to discuss with stakeholders on the need to develop sports at the grassroots levels.

He maintained that the team’s participation in the NLO had increased the slot of Ogun State representatives in the Nigeria Football League.

Alhaji Majekodunmi commended the efforts of the Controller to ensure the participation of the customs football team in the various competitions being organized in the state.

The Customs FC currently played in the Division One of the Nigeria Football League, NLO.

Responding the Customs Controller, Comptroller James Ojo reaffirmed the commitment of the command to partner with the Ogun State football Association to promote sports at the grassroots levels.

Comptroller Ojo gave the assurance that efforts would be intensified to ensure that the football team receive the necessary attention its deserved.

“It is highly impressive that Customs could have a team in the National Division one of the Nigerian League. This is a feat that has been achieved as a result of hard work on the part of the players and the officials.

“So we discuss at length the possibility of the Customs service absorbing the team as an entity. So I did give them my words that I’m going to write to the Comptroller-General of Customs who I know is a sport loving personality to see what he can do to assist this team.

“But before then, myself and my colleagues here at the local level, we have made up our minds to contribute from our salaries from henceforth to assist the team in their cause for national Honours.”

Highpoint of the visit was the presentation of the official emblem of the Super Eagles Jersey to the Controller.