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The Legacy of Chief Godfrey Kio Jaja Amachree: A Life of Leadership, Diplomacy, and Vision

Growing up as the child of a highly successful and influential father is a unique experience. While the world may recognize his towering achievements, to you, he’s just “Daddy.” My father, Chief Godfrey Kio Jaja Amachree, Queen’s Counsel, was an extraordinary man who rarely spoke of his accomplishments. He was far more concerned with ensuring that his children received a solid education and a strong moral foundation.

It wasn’t until I began researching his life for a book that I truly understood the breadth of his impact—not just on our family, but on Nigeria and the world. Among his many trailblazing achievements, one event stands out as a testament to his vision: during the height of the Nigerian Civil War, my father brought the legendary Pelé and his Brazilian team, Santos, to Nigeria, demonstrating how football could unite people, even in times of deep conflict.

A Historic Feat: Football Halts a War

As the first indigenous Chairman of the Nigerian Football Association (NFA), my father held the post twice, guiding the organization during challenging times. In 1969, Nigeria was engulfed in a brutal civil war between the federal government and the secessionist Republic of Biafra. Amid this turmoil, he arranged for Pelé and Santos to visit Nigeria, funding part of the event himself.

The impact of this visit was profound:

• A Temporary Ceasefire: For 48 hours, fighting ceased, allowing Nigerians from both sides of the conflict to witness Pelé in action. This momentary peace was a reminder of football’s unique ability to transcend division.

• A Cultural Milestone: Pelé’s visit marked the first time the global icon set foot in Africa, reinforcing Nigeria’s place on the world stage and giving the war-weary nation a rare moment of unity and pride.

• Diplomatic Significance: The visit demonstrated my father’s belief that diplomacy and culture, rather than force, could pave the way for reconciliation and understanding.

A Life of Firsts and Global Impact

The Pelé visit was only one chapter in my father’s incredible life. He was a trailblazer in every sense of the word:

• Legal Pioneer: He was Nigeria’s first indigenous Solicitor General (1958), and at just 43 years old, he became a Queen’s Counsel, one of the youngest to achieve this title.

• Diplomatic Leadership: My father was not only the first African to chair the NFA but also the first African to serve as an Under-Secretary General of the United Nations, where he worked tirelessly to bridge cultural and political divides on a global scale.

• Administrator and Advocate: As the first Permanent Secretary of Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Justice, he played a key role in shaping the nation’s legal and administrative systems.

A Legacy of Vision and Humanity

Looking back, I now understand why so many people sought my father’s advice, help, or support. His life was dedicated to service—not just to his family but to his country and the world. His actions during the Nigerian Civil War remain a powerful example of how even in the darkest times, individuals with courage and vision can make a difference.

Chief Godfrey Kio Jaja Amachree’s legacy is not just one of remarkable firsts; it is a story of using influence and resources to promote peace, unity, and progress. From the courtroom to the football pitch to the global stage, his life continues to inspire, reminding us all of the transformative power of leadership and humanity.

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#LegacyOfLeadership #TrailblazingAfrican #GodfreyKioAmachree #PeleInNigeria #FootballForPeace #AfricanDiplomacy #NigerianHistory #SportsAsUnity #LeadershipAndService #GlobalImpact

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Mark your calendars to watch the inaugural I League match between Real Kashmir FC and Rajasthan United F.C on October 28 at TRC Srinagar.

𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼. 𝟳𝟬𝟬𝟲𝟰𝟴𝟮𝟮𝟮𝟲

#batbricks7 #news #RealKashmirFC #Snowleopards #Kashmir #Ileague #Footballforpeace

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Girlpower👍👍 Ready to rock. #thedreamsalivefoundation #nurturingtalent #footballfordevelopment #footballforeducation #footballforpeace#footballforsocialchange https://www.instagram.com/p/B0d1Jrwgsdb/?igshid=1s7qhga0gek66

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Coaching Clinic Uni Papua in Gading Serpong, Tangerang

http://unipapua.net/berita/coaching-clinic-uni-papua-in-gading-serpong-tangerang/

#IDGen #UniPapua #Indonesia #Serpong #Banten #Papua #Jakarta #Soccer #Football #SepakBola #FootballForPeace #FIFAFootballForHope #CoachesAcrosContinent #Social #OneWorldPlayProject #StreetFootballWorld #SocialFootball

-AH-

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Knife crime and football meet

Richard Hillgrove, founder of 6 Hillgrove PR believes that the time has come for #FootballforPeace to #play a very important role. This article in the Daily Telegraph on Thursday 5th March 2020.

#knifecrime #crime #criminals #football 

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Football For Peace (FFP) pekan kemarin (28/9) di Surabaya👍 #Repost @gushans_official • • • • • Football For Peace di Surabaya. Mari kita semaikan benih Perdamaian melalui Sepakbola #Footballforpeace #indonesian @unipapuafc @harrywidjajaidsports @idgenfc @laliga @kemlu_ri @idgensurabaya @gushans_official @cerita.pancasila @arisheruutomo @gabyedoway @footballforpeace @fifafoundation @coachesacrosscontinents @oneworldplayprj @soccerpedia_id #footballforpeaceindonesia #sepakbolaperdamaian #sepakbolasosial #unipapuafc #allthingsaboutsoccer #soccerpedia_id https://www.instagram.com/p/B2-w_KfjkLH/?igshid=1pe3x0v02zde3

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Thank you for your time - HRH Prince William - Duke of Cambridge 🇬🇧 What an honour meeting you for the "football for peace" project and taking part in the youth leadership season with you 🙌🏼 #M1Ö #FootballForPeace #footballsavelives #SeeYouSoon @KensingtonRoyal @FfP_Global https://t.co/BTS8APFWec

[lincolntownley]

A football legend, A Prince.....and me and @jamesfsimpson looking like the doorman! All in aid of #footballforpeace 🚀 https://www.instagram.com/p/BqgBCz2AUfI/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=16g6x5j9qv704

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#Repost @hsphoto1 with @repostapp ・・・ Truly honoured to capture the beautiful memories for this gorgeous couple who have now become family to us.. words can not describe how magical the experience with family and friends has been. #footballforpeace #kashifsiddiqi @londoncitycakes @footballforpeace @ffp_global @dwainchambers100 @quintonfortune @anisha_vasani @asianamagazine @asianatv @cremeglaceeuk @khubsooratcollection @sarankohli @kudosdj @kudosmusic @zenithcinematography @grangehotels

[thedreamchamps-blog]

A perfect throw back to honor God and the journey that has been worthy. Honestly Growth is inevitable if we put hard work and faith. #thedreamsalivefoundation #nurturingtalent #footballfordevelopment #footballforeducation #footballforpeace #footballforsocialchange https://www.instagram.com/p/B0U9zm_go8o/?igshid=f42oyg4j9567

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Running their destiny. Doing what they live most. #thedreamsalivefoundation #nurturingtalent #footballfordevelopment #footballforeducation #footballforpeace https://www.instagram.com/p/B0G2_RuAKEd/?igshid=dh3haientdcc

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From the USA with love. Thank you so much Zorhan for the kind donations. We are forever grateful. God bless you. Thanks Naythan for the thought. These will be of great help. To all those supporting the initiative it never goes unnoticed we are grateful for every little thing. #thedreamsalivefoundation #nurturingtalent #footballfordevelopment #footballforeducation #footballforpeace #footballforsocialchange https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz00u-PgVNl/?igshid=8ldkkrblgdlq

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Uni Papua Suarakan Kedamaian Melalui Sepak Bola

"Acara seperti Football for Peace ini jadi pengingat bila sepak bola memang bisa menyatukan. Jadi, acara ini cukup positif dan saya senang bisa terlibat," lanjut mantan kiper Persija Jakarta itu kepada Bola.com.

http://www.bola.com/indonesia/read/2959548/uni-papua-suarakan-kedamaian-melalui-sepak-bola

#unipapua #football #soccer #footballforpeace #indonesia #sepakbola#kemanusiaan #humanity #peace #damai #love #sahe #care #jakarta#papua #bola #goal #IDGen #Social

-AH-

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Football For Peace Indonesia

Info/contact : Fuad Albar​ +62 813 8656 3286 Email : fuad.unipapua@gmail.com

Andi Hartono​ +62 823 1234 7890 Email : andi.unipapua@gmail.com

https://youtu.be/S5B_YZHLjXA

#unipapua #football #soccer #sepakbola #footballforpeace #jakarta #indonesia #papua #IDGen #kemenlu #kemlu #peace #damai

-AH-

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IDGEN UNI PAPUA FINLAND & UNI PAPUA LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA USA 

https://lnkd.in/f2FDJTi 

#unipapua #indonesia #footballforpeace #galadinner #kemenlu #kemlu #kemenpora #football #soccer #sepakbola #karakter #character #losangeles #finland #california #usa #Finlandia #Papua #Jakarta #UPFC 

-AH-

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ID GEN can also be called Indonesia Genetic, people of Indonesia. Has the focus : National Character Building, Human Resources Development of the Indonesian based on character, to the children, adolescents and youth. Event : Football For Peace Festival Indonesia 2017 #IDGen #Unipapua #FootballForPeace #Respect #Football #Peace #Soccer #Sepakbola #Indonesia #Genetic #Character #Building #Care #Love #Share #Humanity #Jakarta #FIFA -AH- (at GOR Soemantri Brodjonegoro, Kuningan)