Strategic
partners to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), GTI Asset Management
and Trust Limited has successfully facilitated a partnership deal between the
Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) and managers of the elite league in
the area of live radio commentaries during matchday activities.
GTI Head of
Media and Publicity, Andrew Ekejiuba, broke the cheery news to reporters
following the successful signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
between both parties in Abuja on Thursday March 27, 2025.
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L-R: Secretary to NPFL Board, Barr. Danladi Ibrahim;
Executive Director of GTI Group, Mr Nelson Ine; NPFL Chairman, Hon Gbenga
Elegbeleye and Director General of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria,
Dr. Mohammed Bulama at the signing ceremony of the MoU between NPFL and FRCN on
radio commentaries on Thursday, March 27, 2025.
During the
signing of the MoU, the NPFL Board chairman Hon Gbenga Elegbeleye described the
partnership deal between both parties as a game-changer initiative aimed at
further enhancing the popularity of the top-tier League in the country and
beyond.
“The return
of regular live radio commentary on FRCN, the largest Radio Network in Africa
is a heartwarming initiative because it is a sure channel to bring the magic of
the ever-improving NPFL to as many homes, cars and football-loving Nigerians.
“This
collaboration which is largely a corporate social responsibility of Radio
Nigeria was agreed because of their unbeatable reach and reputation over the
years,” he said.
In his
response the Director General of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, Dr.
Mohammed Bulama an ardent follower of sports and football in particular, said
he was pleased that live commentaries of Nigeria Premier Football League are
back on the Network Service during his time at the corporation.
Also present
at the occasion was the Executive Director of GTI Group, Mr Nelson Ine, who
used the occasion to thank both parties for reaching a decision that aims to
add value to the fast-rising elite league.
“Today marks
another milestone in GTI’s quest in giving the NPFL a new lease of life. The
step taken today has added value to the NPFL project because it has given more
Nigerians the opportunity to listen to live commentaries of our elite league by
bringing it to the doorsteps of our citizens.
“GTI remains
committed to improving our league and adding value to it. We are all delighted
today because history has been made and we hope Corporate Nigeria will use this
golden opportunity to support the project via sponsorship and utilising it for
their brand visibility,” he said.
It is
expected that the deal will last till the end of the 2024/2025 NPFL season and
will be renewed the following season for continuity.
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