The President of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has authorized the disbursement of N12 billion to settle outstanding payments for the Super Eagles and other national teams across various sports.
This was contained in a statement on the X handle of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Media Center.
The approved payment covers the settlement of salaries for senior national team coaches spanning 15 months, as well as the disbursement of allowances and commitments owed to the senior national teams, the women’s national team, and the Under-20 national team.
The statement reads, “President @officialABAT has approved the payment of N12billon outstanding backlog for Nigeria’s National teams of various sports, which includes super eagles and others.
“The payment entails the clearing of the senior national team coach salaries running up to 15 months, payments of allowances and promises due to the senior national teams, females, and Under-20 national team.
“This is coming at a time when the Super Eagles of Nigeria are preparing to participate in the Africa Cup of Nations, which is billed to start later this month.”