>
By Emmanuel Adeleke
President Bola Tinubu has approved the payment of N12 billon to clear outstanding payment for the Super Eagles and other national teams of various sports.
This was disclosed via the X handle of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Media Center, on Sunday.
According to a statement, the payment entails the clearing of the salaries of the senior national team coaches running up to 15 months, payments of allowances and promises due to the men and women’s national teams, as well as Under 2 national team.
“President @officialABAT has approved the payment of N12 billon 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,” the statement read.