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    Sani YusifBy Sani YusifDecember 1, 2024
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    By Jamili Uba Adamu

    As the beautiful game continues to captivate audiences worldwide, the importance of safety and security in football stadia cannot be overstated. In modern football administration, substantial investments are made to train security personnel on crowd control measures, ensuring spectators and players are safeguarded on match days.

    However, the reality in Nigeria is alarming. A stadium with a capacity of 18,000 was recently grossly overcrowded with nearly 30,000 football fans. The stark reality is that overcrowding, due to the overselling of tickets, poses a significant threat to the structural integrity of our dilapidated stadium stands. The consequences of a disaster are too catastrophic to contemplate.

    It is imperative that the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) takes proactive steps to address this ticking time bomb. The NPFL must encourage teams to educate fans, club officials, and security personnel on crowd control and ticket sales management. This includes training stewards and security officers on the importance of safety measures, such as emergency evacuation procedures, first aid and access control measures. Furthermore, clubs must be held accountable for ensuring that their stadiums meet minimum safety standards. 

    The benefits of prioritizing safety and security in our football stadiums extend beyond preventing disasters. A safe and secure environment enhances the overall fan experience, fostering a more enjoyable and family-friendly atmosphere.

    In conclusion, the NPFL and clubs must treat the issue of safety and security in our football stadia with the urgency it deserves. By investing in education and training all relevant stadium personnel, through that we can prevent tragedies and ensure that football matches remain thrilling in a safe and secure atmosphere. As the saying goes, “a stitch in time saves nine.” Let us act now to safeguard lives.

    In this note, It is worth commending the efforts of Dr. Christian Emeruwa, Head of Safety and Security at the Confederation of African Football (CAF), who has been instrumental in training safety and security officers, police, and other relevant stakeholders through the CAF Safe Stadium Initiative. His tireless efforts have benefited several African countries, including Comoros, Djibouti, Kenya, and Uganda. It is our hope that the Nigerian NPFL will soon benefit from this initiative and prioritize the safety and security of our football fans.

    Jamilu Uba Adamu resides in Kano. Can be reached via: jameelubaadamu@yahoo.com

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    I was at the production unit of the Triumph Publishing Company, Kano but my keen interest in sports journalism made me to be sports writer and maintained a sports column called (Sports Eye) after my mentor Sani Muhammad Zaria transferred his service to New Nigeria newspapers in Kaduna. And when the government closed the Triumph in 2012, I was transfered to lectured DTP in the Department of Printing Technology of Kano State Polytechnic. And now that I retired, i used to visit the institution weekends for part-time lecturing.

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