The Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has expressed his appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the recent approval of a substantial N12 billion disbursement to address the long-standing outstanding backlog owed to Nigeria’s National teams.
The Minister also thanked Nigeria’s President for boosting the mood of the Super Eagles, ahead of 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) which kicks off Saturday January 13, 2024.
The payment encompasses the settlement of senior national team coaches salaries spanning 15 months, as well as the disbursement of bonuses owed to both senior and junior national teams (male and female).
This significant financial injection is particularly timely as it arrived just when the preparations of the Super Eagles for the AFCON struck top gear.
The Minister thanked Mr. President for approving the funds, noting that it reflects his love for sports development.
He added that the approval not only serves as a morale booster for the teams involved but also underscores the government’s dedication towards fostering excellence in Nigerian sports on the continental stage.
“This is a clear indication of Mr. President’s commitment to sports development. This explains why he made Sports Development a standalone Ministry, so as to pay closer attention to its pertinent issues. On behalf of the Ministry and the NFF, I thank President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,” Senator Enoh said.
He assured the President Tinubu that the team will do everything within its powers to make the nation proud at the continental showpiece.
Nigeria takes on Equatorial Guinea on Sunday, in its first game at the AFCOn before tackling Ivory Coast and Guinea Bissau in Abidjan.
