NRA Assures Maigari of Total Support

The full executive body of the Nigeria Referees Association was on hand Wednesday at the Secretariat of the Nigeria Football Federation to pledge total support for the present administration headed by Alhaji Aminu Maigari, and warn disgruntled elements to channel their grievances to the right places.

Speaking during a courtesy visit to the NFF President, NRA President Ahmed Maude said his body fully supported the programmes and projects of the Nigeria Football Federation and would continue to do so.

“We are fully behind you and your Executive Committee and Management as you steer the wheel of Nigeria football. Whoever has problems or grievances should go through the right channels. Whoever wishes to on the Executive Committee should go and read the Statutes and know how to navigate his way lawfully and democratically”, said Maude.

Deputy President of the body, Alhaji Tade Azeez stated that crisis would always rear its head and that crisis is part of development.

The NRA chieftains then pleaded for greater security at match venues for the safety match officials.

NFF President Maigari thanked them and assured that the Nigeria Football Federation would always carry them along in its programmes. He also commended the remarkable improvement in officiating of matches across the country.

With the NRA President were Deputy President Tade Azeez, vice presidents Dave Egho and Dr. Omoiyoho, secretary general Alhaji M. O. Oluwa, deputy secretary general Col. Olatoye, assistant secretary general Felix Badejo, financial secretary Elder Olokor, deputy financial secretary Alhaji Fowomola, treasurer Waziri Gawe Furo, training officer Agba Agba, deputy training officer Akure Mike, publicity secretary S. J. Adebisi, welfare officer Ben Igwe and one-time NRA President, now FIFA Referees advisor Linus Mba.