A resolution to put an end to reoccurring unpaid bonuses of National team was reached Tuesday at a meeting between the 10th Assembly Federal House Committee On Sports, headed by the Chairman, Hon. Ekene Adams and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).
The meeting, according to the Lawmaker’s media team, which took place at the National Assembly complex, was aimed at restoring peace in Nigeria football ended with resolutions to get the country’s football back on track.
The Committee charged the NFF to resolve the issues regarding the two affected State Football Associations (Plateau and Nasarawa) where Normalisation Committees were set up.
To this end, the Committee stated that the NFF should respect their status quo.
“What we are simply saying following petitions received from the two State FAs is that the Federation should respect and go back to their status quo to restore peace and order in Nigeria football,” the Chairman House Committee on Sports, Honourable Ekene Adams said.
Meanwhile, the President of the Federation, Ibrahim Gusau had assured the House Committee that all the lingering issues regarding the State FAs elections will be resolved amicably within three weeks and would revert back to the House on the resolution.
The Committee and the Federation agreed to work together and find lasting solution to the recurring unpaid bonuses of all national teams.
When asked about the payment of the Super Falcons players, the Federation said it would be paid as soon as the money is received from FIFA.
As regards Awalu Baba Jara, who was suspended following allegation of match fixing, the Federation has assured the House Committee on Sports to give the alleged offender fair hearing before final decision could be taken.
