President Ahmed Tinubu today has cleared N12bn outstanding payment for the Super Eagles and other national sports teams.
The Presidency revealed this update through the X handle of Tinubu’s Media Centre, stating that all outstanding payments owed by the government have been cleared.
The payment will cover 15 months salaries of national team coaches and fulfillment of promises made to the senior national teams, and Under-20 national team.
The statement reads, “President @officialABAT has approved the payment of N12 billion 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.”
