Bush whose antecedents in football is yet to be known, has recorded lots of successes in media where he heads Worldwin Media Limited, a complete media communications outfit whose achievements have come mainly from the shine of the popular Radio Nigeria network programme, Bush House Nigeria which it owns. His alliance with 1 GAME will no doubt bring more credence and draw grassroots attention to the campaign according to the organization’s Executive Director, Philip Obaji.
“Michael Bush has achieved a lot in the Media, particular in his home state, Akwa Ibom. He is a nice guy, well respected and always wants to achieve. He has worked with various classes of people and understands what it takes to succeed in a campaign of such magnitude particularly with grassroots participation involved. There is no doubt we have the right man for the role and his experience will be vital in taking us to higher grounds in our work.”
Indeed, his appointment would not have come any other time than at a period where many believe violence have become a norm in the society particularly in football where recent Nigeria Premier League matches have ended abruptly as a result of pitch invasion by irate supporters who most times descend on match officials.
Most football stakeholders nevertheless have praised 1 GAME for its intervention in violence in the game and its ability to build a team capable of combating the menace.
Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President, Aminu Maigari welcomed the initiative’s strides and promised NFF support in the fight against football violence.
“1 GAME is an institution that everyone must respect because it is a voluntary organization that seeks to educate Nigeria football fans on how to conduct themselves and how to contribute in moving the game forward.
“I must appreciate 1 GAME and I must say more grease to its elbow. I will continue to urge it to keep up the good work it is doing.
“The Nigeria Football Federation will collaborate with 1 GAME as we seek ways of eradicating violence from the game,” he said.
For NFF Vice-President Mike Umeh, the introduction of 1 GAME into football has brought positive change to the game that has for so long been tormented by unwanted cases of violence particular at the professional level of the game in the country.
“1 GAME has been at the forefront of this campaign against football violence and thank God that they are getting a very positive sign. So far so good, the introduction of 1 GAME has reduced the violence usually experienced in matches. I have to commend the organization for doing the excellent job it is doing.”
Not only have current bosses of the NFF commended the efforts of the anti-violence organization, former Chairman of the then Nigeria Football Association, Ibrahim Galadima on his part says the introduction of respected persons in the society into the campaign is commendable.
“I have been following with keen interest, some notable Nigerians that have joined the campaign and obviously, it is worth commending. Those who are behind this need to be appreciated for what they are doing.
“I want to strongly suggest that the nation should stand up against every act that brings us so much embarrassment and problem in our football,” he said
“I’m fully in support of whatever is done by people of this kind of vision. We must do everything we can to curb violence in football,” Galadima added.
Indeed 1 GAME has stood its grounds. It is yet to be seen what direction it will go with the Michael Bush at the top of affairs as Board of Trustees Chairman.
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