Blended reactions proceed to path President Bola Tinubu’s approval to clear the excellent funds owed to Nigeria’s nationwide groups in numerous sports activities, together with the Tremendous Eagles to the tune of N12bn, The PUNCH experiences.
The Minister for Sports activities Improvement, John Owan-Enoh, throughout his thanksgiving service at Ikom, Cross River on Saturday disclosed that Tinubu in a transparent dedication to sports activities growth has permitted the backlog of excellent funds which might be due for the nationwide groups and coaches of varied sports activities.
He mentioned, “The senior crew nationwide coach has not been paid for 15 months, the wage is about $1.350 million. The senior nationwide crew and different nationwide groups; females, beneath 20 had a backlog of unpaid allowances, unpaid guarantees, and all of that piling up near about N12bn, the president has permitted all of that fee. There’s no higher option to present help and management than what he has achieved.”
Additionally, an X deal with of Tinubu’s Media Centre, on Sunday, in an announcement confirmed the approval of the excellent funds.
The assertion learn, “President officialABAT has permitted the fee of N12 billion excellent backlog for Nigeria’s Nationwide groups of varied sports activities, which incorporates Tremendous Eagles and others.
“The fee entails the clearing of the senior nationwide crew coach salaries working as much as 15 months, funds of allowances and guarantees because of the senior nationwide groups, females, and Underneath-20 nationwide crew.
“That is coming at a time when the Tremendous Eagles of Nigeria are getting ready to take part within the Africa Cup of Nations, which is billed to begin later this month.”
The gesture nevertheless obtained blended reactions from Nigerians.
Whereas some sections of social media customers counseled Tinubu, others lashed out on the president.
Nasir Iliyasu Dangago wrote, “That is huge certainly commendable so our president is bringing again the glory of our sport sector in contrast to the lazy of Daura.”
Adewale ‘Damilare added, “That is laudable! Kudos.”
commending the president, Juicy GrapeVine mentioned, “Being bitter will solely eat you up. When a authorities errs, name them out; once they do proper, commend them. I applaud this transfer and consider Nigeria will progress.”
Babs SnR believes this fee will assist increase the boldness of the Tremendous Eagles who start their quest for a fourth Africa Cup of Nations title in Ivory Coast on Sunday.
“Comfortable to listen to this I hope it will increase the boldness of the Tremendous Eagles,” he tweeted.
Adebare DuroBare added, “That is commendable… It’s pretty, not less than they are going to be glad and serve their father’s land effectively. Good one Akanbi.”
In the meantime, some sections of Nigerians shared completely different opinions.
Ikechukwu Ozi puzzled why the athletes and coaches had been owed within the first place.
“Let’s motive prevail, should authorities owe sportsmen/sportswomen, to not discuss of such quantity. After clearing this one, they might begin mounting one other large debt….haba.”
Uar added, “I feel the actual query is how FG owed as much as N12bn to solely sports activities folks?”
Abbeyor Leke additionally questioned the rationale behind the money owed.
“Individuals will begin celebrating nonsense now why are you proudly owning them first and can your authorities not owe them once more?”
“This isn’t one thing particular please, it’s the similar APC govt that refuses to pay them. Tinubu ought to do what is correct for the nation and cease telling us what’s not necessary. Should you personal particular person for the work e do, you no go pay am?” Jay wrote.
Royal Highlight requested, “Wait o, there’s a distinction between cleared and promised to clear… Which one precisely?”