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.
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.
PHOTO CAPTION:
From 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.
PHOTO CAPTIONS 2 & 3:
From L-R: 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.
