Alhaji Ibrahim Galadima, former chairman of the Nigeria Football Association (NFA), has passed away at the age of 75 following a prolonged illness.
His death was confirmed on Saturday by former NFA Secretary-General, Sani Ahmed Toro.
Galadima was a key figure in Nigerian sports administration, having led the NFA before its transition into the Nigeria Football Federation.
He also served as Chairman of the Kano State Sports Council from 1981 to 1983.
Born in 1951 in Fagge, Galadima built a distinguished career in sports governance. He was a member of the National Sports Commission and served as Vice President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee between 1985 and 1987.
He later returned as Chairman of the Kano State Sports Council and remained influential in both state and national sports development.
He also contributed to preparations for the 1995 FIFA World Youth Championship and served on the Youth Championship Organising Committee of the Confederation of African Football.
In 2002, he was elected Chairman of the NFA, further solidifying his legacy as one of Nigeria’s notable football administrators.
Details of his burial arrangements are yet to be announced by his family.