Elder Paul Bassey, the Chairman of Akwa United FC and Vice President 2 of the Africa Golf equipment Affiliation, has been nominated for a place as Commissioner in Akwa Ibom State. His identify appeared on the record of Commissioner nominees introduced to the Akwa Ibom State Home of Meeting on Tuesday, February 11, 2025.
As a extremely revered determine in sports activities, Bassey is predicted to take cost of the Ministry of Sports activities, following the tenure of the earlier Commissioner, Sir Monday Uko.
Bassey, a seasoned sports activities veteran, has earned recognition each domestically and internationally. He was a part of Nigeria’s delegation to the 2004 Athens Olympics and obtained the celebrated CAF Golden Jubilee Award in 2007 for his important contributions to sports activities journalism, administration, and the event of soccer in Africa. He’s also called the writer of Nigeria’s main sports activities newspaper, Todaysports.
Underneath Bassey’s management, Akwa United FC achieved nice success, successful the NPFL Cup in 2021. securing continental {qualifications}, successful the Nigeria Federation Cup title, amongst different achievements. His ardour for sports activities and dedication to growing soccer in Nigeria has made him a well known determine within the nation.
Bassey, who can be a loyal Elder within the Apostolic Church, is seen as an ideal match for the sports activities ministry, with many describing him as “a sq. peg in a sq. gap” in the case of sports activities administration.
