The Nigeria Football Federation has approved amendments to its statutes and electoral framework and fixed September 26 for its elective congress.

The decisions were reached during an Extraordinary General Assembly held in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, where delegates considered revisions to the federation’s statutes, electoral code and standing orders aimed at improving governance, transparency and administrative efficiency.

Members of the congress unanimously endorsed the updated framework, which includes the March 2026 edition of the NFF Statutes and accompanying electoral guidelines.

The assembly also ratified the composition of a 12-member Electoral Committee and Appeals Committee, drawn from across the country’s geopolitical zones. The committees are expected to be inaugurated in Abuja ahead of the election process.

In a move to strengthen financial oversight, the congress approved Ernst & Young as the federation’s independent external auditor for a four-year term following a competitive selection process involving multiple firms.

Delegates further confirmed Lafia in Nasarawa State as the host city for the 2026 elective congress, where new leadership for the federation will be chosen.

A vote of confidence was passed on the current executive committee led by Ibrahim Musa Gusau, with members citing progress in football administration and development across the country.

The session also observed a minute of silence in honour of late football personalities, including former Technical Director Adegboye Onigbinde and former national team captain Henry Nwosu.

Participants commended President Bola Tinubu for continued support to sports, particularly funding and incentives for national teams, while acknowledging the role of international football bodies such as FIFA and CAF in supporting reforms within Nigeria’s football structure.