KEBBI STATE GOVERNOR DISSOLVES GOVERNING COUNCIL OF ABDULLAHI FODIO UNIVERSITY ALIERO RELIEVES VC, OTHERS. (PHOTO).

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 KEBBI STATE GOVERNOR DISSOLVES GOVERNING COUNCIL OF ABDULLAHI FODIO UNIVERSITY ALIERO RELIEVES VC, OTHERS The Kebbi State Government has dissolved the Governing Council of Abdullahi Fodio University of Science and Technology, Aliero, and relieved the Vice-Chancellor and the two Deputy Vice-Chancellors of their appointments. A statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Yakubu Bala Tafida, says the decision follows the State Executive Council’s consideration of the visitation panel report. It adds that the Registrar and Bursar have also been removed, while the appointment of Abba Muhammad Adua has been terminated. The statement further discloses that Professor Samaila Arzika Mungadi has been appointed Sole Administrator, with a mandate to stabilise governance and restore academic standards pending the reconstitution of a new Governi The decision takes immediate effect.

SPORTS MINISTER APPLAUDS PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU'S APPROVAL OF N12 BILLION OWED ATHLETES, OTHER OFFICIALS.(PHOTO).#PRESS RELEASE


PRESS RELEASE 

SPORTS MINISTER APPLAUDS PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU'S APPROVAL OF N12 BILLION  OWED ATHLETES, OTHER OFFICIALS



The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has expressed his appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the recent approval of a substantial N12 billion disbursement to address the outstanding backlog owed to Nigeria's National Teams, Coaches and other officials.

The Minister stated that the approval will boost the mood of the Super Eagles, ahead of the African Cup of Nations and other international competitions.

Senator Owan Enoh explained 
that the payment encompasses the settlement of senior national team coaches' salaries spanning 15 months, as well as the disbursement of bonuses owed to both senior and junior national teams (male and female). 

He informed that the financial injection was timely as it arrived just when the preparations of the Super Eagles for the AFCON struck top gear.

The Minister thanked Mr. President for approving the funds, noting that it reflects his love for sports, adding that the approval not only serves as a morale booster for the teams involved but also underscores government's dedication to fostering excellence in Nigerian Sports on the continental stage.

*This is a clear indication of Mr. President's commitment to sports development. This also explains why he made Sports Development a stand alone Ministry so as to pay closer attention to its pertinent issues. On behalf of the Ministry and the NFF, I thank President Bola Ahmed Tinubu*  Senator Owan Enoh said. 

The Minister assured President Bola Ahmed Tinubu that the team would do everything within its powers to make the nation proud at the continental showpiece. 

He assured further that the Ministry under his watch will continue to ensure the full implementation of the policies, initiatives and programmes that will drive the development of the sports industry, not only in line with the global realities but also with the 
Renewed Hope  Agenda of the present administration.

Signed 
Mohammed Manga *FCIA*
Director, Press and Public Relations 

January 16, 2024


 

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