Leading automotive brand, Carloha has signed a partnership deal with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).
The move is part of efforts by the company to support the development of football and the nurturing of talents in the country.
Through the partnership, Carloha has become the official automobile partner of the NFF.
The official signing ceremony took place on Wednesday, February 19, at Carloha’s head office in Alapere, Lagos.
The ceremony was attended by Mallam Shehu Dikko, Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC); Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF); CEO of Carloha, Mr. Liang Long; Mr. Sola Adigun, Carloha’s Managing Director; Alhaji Sharif Rabiu Inuwa, Chairman of the NFF Technical and Development Committee and; Ms Aisha Falode, Member of the NFF Executive Committee.
Speaking at the event, Mallam Dikko commended the NFF and Carloha for forming the partnership to contribute to football development in Nigeria.
“The NSC is happy for the NFF and Carloha coming into this relationship, and we believe it will open more doors for corporate bodies to seek partnership with sports federations in the country,” Dikko said.
On his part, the CEO of Carloha said, “Football is the most popular sport in the world. The Super Eagles is the best team in Africa and we are happy to have the opportunity to support Nigeria football, as the best car company in Nigeria.”
The Managing Director of Carloha Nigeria, Mr. Sola Adigun also added, “At Carloha, we believe in investing in the future of sports development in Nigeria, especially supporting our National Teams. This partnership with the NFF is a step towards strengthening the game of football, by ensuring that players and teams receive the necessary support to excel on both local and international stages.”