Gusau Commends Alao, Says He Is A Journalist With A Difference
Photo:L-R… NNL Chairman, George Aluo who represented President of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau and Dr Mumini Alao at the book launch on Sunday.
President of Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau has commended veteran journalist and Managing Director of Complete Communications , Dr. Mumuni Alao for his contribution in the development of sports journalism in the country, urging other Nigerian sports writers to emulate him.
Photo: National Sports Commission (NSC ) Chairman Shehu Dikko (left) with NPFL image maker Harry Iwuala
The NFF boss stated this Sunday during the launch of Alao’s autobiography at the
Tayo Adenirokun Hall, University of Lagos, Akoka Lagos.
Gusau who was represented at the event by the Chairman of Nigeria National League, Mr. George Aluo described Alao as a brilliant journalist who has intellectual capacity which has enabled him to rise to the top of journalism profession.
“Mumuni Alao needs no introduction in Nigerian journalism. He has made his mark in the profession where he uses his brilliance and intellectual capacity to reshape sports reporting in the country and am happy that he has not deviated from the ethics of the profession rather his intellectual contributions has continued to help in moving the profession forward.
“There’s need for other journalists to emulate him because with people like him in sports reporting, Nigerian sports will continue to move to greater heights and I look forward to seeing more Mumuni Alao in the country’s sports journalism circles,” said the NFF President.
Gusau also used the opportunity to urge Nigerian journalists to collaborate more with the Football house positing that this is important for the country’s football to keep moving forward
“I want to use this opportunity to appeal to Nigerian journalists to work closely with the football house as is done in other climes in order to move the country’s football forward. They should always engage in constructive criticisms and not be antagonistic in their reportage which will not do anybody any good”, concluded Gusau.
The book launch attracted many important personalities including the former Lagos State Governor, Raji Fashola ( SAN) who was the guest speaker, NSC Chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko and NPFL Chairman, Gbenga Elegbeleye.
Also in attendance was Minister of State For Industry, Senator John Owan Eno who wrote the foreword and several ex- internationals such as; Segun Odegbami, Dominic Iorfa, Mutiu Adepoju, Etim Esin amongst others.
Alao regarded as one of the most accomplished Nigerian sports journalist, is an author and media entrepreneur.
He is the Group Managing Drector of Complete Communications Limited, publishers of widely-read popular journals, Complete Football magazine and Complete Sports newspapers. His last published book was “The Making of Nigeria’s Dream Team: Football Gold Medal Winners At Atlanta ’96 Olympic Games.”
