NANPF Appoints CSP Kalu As Director Of Players’ Safety

Tosin Kolade
Aug, Tue, 2025

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NANPF appoints CSP Kalu as director of players’ safety

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By Victor Okoye

The National Association of Nigeria Professional Footballers (NANPF) has appointed CSP Kalu Chijioke as its Director of Players’ Safety and Security.

The appointment was confirmed on Tuesday in a formal letter addressed to the Inspector General of Police, through the Force Sports Officer, CP Tony Emefile.

NANPF, which is affiliated with both the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), advocates for the rights and welfare of professional footballers in the country.

The union is led by former Nigerian international, Abe Sunday.

In the letter, NANPF called the appointment a strategic move aimed at improving players’ welfare and enhancing safety standards within Nigerian football.

The association expressed confidence in CSP Kalu’s experience and commitment to safeguarding athletes.

It stated that his leadership would drive the development and implementation of critical safety and security policies on and off the field.

“CSP Kalu’s passion and proven track record make him the right choice for this vital role, his expertise would provide robust safety guidance for all professional footballers,” the union stated.

NANPF called for the full support of law enforcement agencies and relevant sports bodies to ensure the success of the initiative.

The appointment reflects NANPF’s ongoing commitment to raising safety standards for professional athletes in Nigeria.

CSP Kalu Chijioke Erem, a member of the NPF Sports Planning Committee, also serves on the board of the Mixed Martial Arts Federation and is a member of the NOC Technical & Development Committee.

He brings over 20 years of policing experience to the role, aimed at strengthening player welfare and security in Nigerian football. (NAN)

Edited by Tosin Kolade

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