The Nigeria Football Federation has announced the appointment of Mr Babafemi Raji as the new Media Officer of the Senior Men National Team, Super Eagles.
He takes over from Mr Toyin Ibitoye who has been in the post for five-and-half years.
Raji, presently the Group Manager, Programmes and Contents in Brila Media Group, started sports journalism as a freelancer with NTA, Ile-Ife between 2003 – 2006 while studying at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ife.
On graduation with Bachelor of Arts in English, he joined Sports Radio Brila FM, Nigeria’s first all-sport radio station in 2008. He was a member of the 2010 FIFA World Cup Media Committee set up by the tournament sponsors and is a certified management consultant and a fellow of the Institute of Management Consultants.
Also on Tuesday, the NFF announced the appointment of Mrs Oluchi Tobe-Chukwu as the Media Officer of the Senior Women National Team, Super Falcons. She takes over from Miss Jane Onyinye Nweze.
NFF’s Director of Media and Communications, Ademola Olajire, praised Mr Ibitoye and Miss Nweze for excellent services rendered while they were with the Super Eagles and the Super Falcons respectively and wished both of them good fortune in their future endeavours.
“Mr Ibitoye and Miss Nweze were superb to work with. They demonstrated excellent people skills and acuity and were diligent, energetic and knowledgeable. We wish them the very best in their endeavours going forward.”
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