His letter of resignation was dated Dec. 10.
Abiodun said he resigned because he felt like moving on and
trying other things and that there was no problem between him and FCAAN.
According to the letter, the resignation takes effect two weeks
from the date on the letter.
“This letter is to inform you of my desire to resign from my
position as the Director of Coaching Education of the Football Coaches
Association of Africa Nations, effective two weeks from today.
“I appreciate greatly the opportunity that was given to me
by FCAAN and the progress we have made in football education in Nigeria, but
now, I feel it is the right time to move on to other things.
“I will be glad to work with the FCAAN management to help
achieve a smooth transition. Thank you once again,” Abiodun stated in the
letter.
The former Sunshine Stars official, while confirming the
letter said he had earlier sent a message FCAAN leaders that he was proud of
the achievements of the brand and had exceeded his expectations which made him
happy.
“Thanks for all the support and cooperation that helped make
my job effective during my three-year tenure as the FCAAN Director of Coaching
Education. Keep up the good work,” he said.
Meanwhile, FCAAN Founder and President, Dr Terry Eguaoje,
who accepted the resignation letter in his message to Abiodun, thanked him for
giving three years of his service to the association.
“Please join me to thank Coach Henry Abiodun for his
leadership and service to FCAAN over the years.
“Under his leadership, we made lots of progress, we still
have room to grow. And we must continue to grow to help Nigerian coaches get
the education that they needed. This applies to all coaches in Africa,” he
said.
Eguaoje said Abiodun would be helping the association as
they look for a replacement.
Abiodun’s last assignment as FCAAN director was the training
of more than 100 grassroots coaches on Dec. 4 in Akure.