Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki has urged the new leadership of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to seek measures to improve financing for development of the game of soccer in the country.

Governor Obaseki made the call during a courtesy visit by the newly elected officials of the NFF, at the Government House, in Benin City.

The governor urged the new leadership of the NFF to ensure that during their tenure, football is taken to the level it should be. 

He noted that in spite of the challenges in the management of football in the country, Nigerians believe, expect and hope that during their tenure, transparency, openness and accommodation will be seen so that Nigeria can attract resources into its football.

In his response, President of the NFF, Alhaji Gusau Ibrahim expressed appreciation to the governor, noting that despite the comments from all corners before the election, Edo was very peaceful and everybody has attested to that.