The Office
of the Accountant General of the Federation has released the mandate to Central
Bank of Nigeria for payment of naira equivalent of US$1,173,820.00 at
N305/$ to Nigeria Football Federation to pay outstanding winning bonuses
for Super Eagles in the 2018 World Cup Qualifying Matches and for the Super
Falcons’ participation in the 10th Women’s Africa nations Cup.
This is in
furtherance of the approval from Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, for the
said amount to be paid.
The
mandate, which is a sum of N358 million, was paid by Central bank of Nigeria on
Thursday, a statement signed Kenechukwu N, on behalf of the Accountant General,
said.
Similarly,
another mandate for N113.8 million has also been released by Office of
Accountant General of the Federation for the payment of wining bonus for Super
Eagles in the 2018 World Cup Qualifying matches; and for the Super Falcon’s
participation in the 10th Women’s Africa Nation’s Cup.
This
amount has also been paid to Nigeria Football Federation and is equally sequel
to the approval of the minister of finance.
The
payment came after members of Super Falcons demonstrated in Abuja demanding
payment of their outstanding bonuses.
President
Muhammadu Buhari later authorised the payment within 24 hours.
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