Abubakar Lawal, GTI’s GMD
Barely three years into its sponsorship of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), GTI Asset Management, is excited about the steady progress being made in the development of the country’s football game.
The company’s Executive Director, Nelson Ine, while speaking on his company’s partnership with the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) board, said GTI has set the ball rolling in its efforts to raising the Nigerian League to be best on the continent of Africa.
According to Ine, as ‘strategic partner of the Nigeria Professional Football League’; “We’ve achieved stability in the league and the competitive balance has improved significantly and we’re aiming to make it the best league in Africa.”
“The transition to private ownership and management is crucial for the league’s growth, and we’re working towards aligning our league with international best practices.”
He said the collaboration, which commenced three years ago, has brought stability to the league, improved its competitive balance, and enhanced the overall football experience in Nigeria.
“We’re working together to drive growth and development in Nigerian football, and we’re confident that our partnership will yield positive results.”
Ine however beckons on Nigerians home and abroad to change their perception about the Nigeria league, saying it’s the collective responsibility of all Nigerians to uplift the capital base of the league.
Abubakar Lawal, GTI GMD, while corroborating Ine’s assertion on the development of NPFL since his company’s involvement, however applauded the Nigerian Press for their unflinching coverage of the league.
Lawal said consistent coverage of the NPFL games would bring more league enthusiasts, which will automatically benefit all stakeholders of the game in the country.
