Nigeria: We Are Behind Maigari – NRA

Leadership (Abuja)

Jonathan Isaiah

26 May 2011

Abuja — The executive body of the Nigeria Referees Association (NRA) yesterday at the secretariat of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) pledged their total support for the Alhaji Aminu Maigari-led football federation.

They also warned those they described as 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 supports the programmes and projects of the NFF and would continue to do so. “We are fully behind you and your executive committee as you steer the wheel of Nigeria football.

Whoever has problems or grievances should go through the right channels. Whoever wishes should go and read the statutes and know how to navigate his way lawfully and democratically,” Maude said.

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 of match officials.

NFF President Maigari assured them that the football federation would always carry them along in its programmes while commending them on the remarkable improvement in officiating of matches across the country.

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