The event which was held in Kwara Stadium Complex was witnessed by members of NPFWA and the Media.

Speaking on the event, President of NPFWA, Mrs Ify Lordson Ichull said the investiture of Mrs Ehiabor was unsolicited and well deserved.

“We have been following the contributions of Mrs Ehiabor since she became part of the football family.

“She is a true and patriotic Nigerian who has continued to spend her hard-earned finances and resources for the benefits of sports in Nigeria.

“Therefore, she is worthy of being honoured and decorated as our national matron,” Mrs Ichull Lordson stated.

An obviously elated Ehiabor expressed gratitude for the honour bestowed on her.

“I am indeed, very happy and grateful for this honour. It is a great feelings to be decorated as a national matron of NPFWA,” the Nigeria Women Football League Club Owners Chairperson remarked gleefully.

The Nigeria Professional Footballers Wives Association, NPFWA have joined other football lovers to felicitate with the newly elected chairperson of the Nigeria Women Football League, NWFL Club Owners, Mrs. Henrrienta Iheakonyen.

Mrs. Iheakonyen who emerged victorious in a keenly contested poll held in Lagos on Thursday beat the incumbent chairperson, Matilda Otuene.

The victory was in continuation of Henrietta’s wining streak as she was on Tuesday 19th July, confirmed as the Matron of the Nigeria Professional Footballers Wives Association.

With this victory over Rivers Angels General Manager Matilda Otune who seek re-election into office, Henrietta now occupies three key positions in the football circle as she also the current chairperson of NWPL club side, Delta Queens FC.

Reacting to the victory, the president of the Nigeria Professional Footballers Wives Association, Mrs Iffy Ichull Lordson said Henrietta is a born winner and they are happy to have her as matron.

“Our matron is a born winner, and we are happy to identify with her. We have no doubt in her ability to lead the club owners of the Nigeria Women Football League to the right path.” She said.

It was the usual tradition but this time with more fun fare as the Nigeria Professional Footballers Wives Association (NPFWA) marked its third years of existence.

The body that comprises of wives of professional footballers playing trades in and outside Nigeria have become a formidable group that has been used to help members to have a happy home and become more of supporting vessels to their hubbies.

President of the Association, Mrs. Ifeoma Ichull Lordson told onwardnews24.com that it has being a mixture of feelings to lead the group but with more positives.

“My heart is overjoyed that we have stick together and stronger for three years, though the group is still very young and growing yet we cannot but thank God for how far He has brought us.

“Coordinating women is not an easy thing to do as you know that the NPFWA is a combination of women of different ages, languages customs, traditions, backgrounds, and even financial status.

“The journey so far has been wonderful and I don’t regret the formation of this group at all because God has used us to put smiles on many homes of our colleagues and even outsiders.

“We pray together for ourselves and for a successful careers of our husbands, we’ve also helped many of us to learn through how to cope being a footballer’s wife and others meaningful things we’ve been doing.

Over the years, it has being the custom of the Association to visit the Orphanage and less privilege as a way of giving back to the society and this year is no different as NPFWA Jos and Kaduna chapters reached out to Orphanage homes and roadside sellers.

This, the association did at various chapters and centres across the country which they also used to form stronger bond among themselves.

Mrs. Lordson who called on other wives of footballers to join them appreciated those that have been supporting the group.

“NPFWA will keep improving and getting better as we have the backing of those that believe in what we do and supporting us and also I also believe in spirit of togetherness of every member of NPFWA.

“Special thanks to our able Patron, Chief Alloy Chukwuemeka, Director of Football at ABS Football Club Ilorin and our amiable Matron, Mrs. Henrrientta Ihiabor Iheakonyen of Delta Queens Asaba, who have immensely supported us both morally and financially, NPFWA appreciate you.

Congratulations and happy anniversary to Nigeria Professional Footballers Wives Association (NPFWA).

That’s the success story of a group of women who are wives of professional footballers in Nigeria.

This great association called Nigeria Professional Footballers Wives Association (NPFWA) was brought to life by the President, Mrs Ify Ichull Lordson and her Vice, Mrs Christian Itodo respectively on the 19th July, 2019. Along the line, the association grew in numbers and progress.

The Vision

Their vision is to ‘Uniting Nigeria Professional Footballers Wives together’

The Mission

They also have a mission which is ‘Praying (working) for ourselves and husbands to succeed.

The Association celebrated it’s first anniversary in 2020 during the lockdown and as a result, much was not done but this year is different as we were able to meet in our various states to mark the anniversary.

From the headquarters (Abuja), led by the Vice President, NPFWA and Mrs Daniel Etor who is the Coordinator of NPFWA the association visited the ophanage home as extension of love to the needy.

Secretary of the novel body, Mrs Joshua Obaje urged every footballers wives to join the union to enjoy the benefits of the Association.

“NPFWA is an association that unites and develop footballers’ wives as we teach ourselves how to be good wives and mothers who support their families through the following weekly activities:

Every morning prayers (Mondays – Sundays).
Fasting and prayers (Mondays).
MCM.
Teaching from the Bible (Tuesdays).
Question and Answer contest.
Health Tips (Wednesdays)
WCW.
Sharing Business and Empowerment Tips (Thursdays).
Games.
Topic of Discussion (Fridays).
Quiz.
Friday Night Tips.
Kitchen Tips and Recipes
Sisters Care Day (Saturdays)
Business Adverts (Sundays)

“We hope for a day where all our husbands (both home and abroad) will see themselves as one rather than rivals.

Mrs Obaje, on behalf of the association thanked those who have supported the Association to grow in strength and greatness just as they called for more collaboration with relevant bodies and organization.

“To all those following us on Facebook and Instagram we say a big thank you, we will continue to put our efforts into bringing the best in our husbands so that they can in return give their best on the pitch and always add fun to your lives, thanks for believing in us and we will not let you down. We are also open for more collaboration with well meaning body and organizations to make us strong.”