Author: Yakubu Musa

THE Late Alhaji Ibrahim Galadima was one of the people I revere. He was not perfect. No human is. But he was an epitome of the leadership qualities I admire. Strong character, principled and incorruptible, the former Chairman of the Nigeria Football Association (NFA) was also an excellent communicator. Reporters like me in those days accepted him for who he was. No brown envelope culture with him. Expect only smile and respect, and of course, a headline under your byline if you were lucky. My relationship with this quintessential sports administrator began during my tenure as a correspondent for THISDAY…