Post by ihategirls on Dec 23, 2012 18:51:11 GMT
The Chairman of the Nigeria Football Federation, Aminu Maigari, on Sunday said the interim board of the Nigeria Premier League would be inaugurated on December 27.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that a 13-man interim committee was set-up last week to oversee the management of the NPL pending fresh elections into the board.
Maigari, however, told NAN that the committee’s other mandate would be to study thoroughly the present situation of the league and come out with a suitable date for the kickoff.
“No matter the circumstances, the kickoff must definitely be after the Africa Cup of Nations. There were suggestions that the kickoff be fixed for January 16.
“Some have said it was too far while some also observed that it was too close but I set up the committee to thorough study of the situation and come back with good advice,” he added.
The committee will also review all contractual obligations of the NPL including sponsorships and TV rights, developing new standards to improve the welfare of players.
They will also develop new strategies to drive the league toward profitability. The committee, which was approved at the NFF congress on December 13 in Port Harcourt to fill the gap left by the expelled board led by Victor Baribote will be headed by Nduka Irabor.
Other members of the committee include, former Super Eagles’ captain, Nwankwo Kanu; NPL Secretary-General, Tunji Babalola; Mike Enahoro; Shehu Dikko; Mrs. Modele Sarafa-Yusuf; Abubakar Nuhu Dan Buran; and Kunle Elebute.
Others are the Manager of Sunshine Stars FC of Akure, Mike Idoko; a former Secretary-General of the NPL, Mallam Salisu Abubakar; the Chairman of Kaduna United FC, Sabo Babayaro; and Chairman of Lagos State FA, Seyi Akinwunmi; as well as Ifeanyi Dike.
www.punchng.com/news/npl-interim-board-for-inauguration-on-thursday/
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that a 13-man interim committee was set-up last week to oversee the management of the NPL pending fresh elections into the board.
Maigari, however, told NAN that the committee’s other mandate would be to study thoroughly the present situation of the league and come out with a suitable date for the kickoff.
“No matter the circumstances, the kickoff must definitely be after the Africa Cup of Nations. There were suggestions that the kickoff be fixed for January 16.
“Some have said it was too far while some also observed that it was too close but I set up the committee to thorough study of the situation and come back with good advice,” he added.
The committee will also review all contractual obligations of the NPL including sponsorships and TV rights, developing new standards to improve the welfare of players.
They will also develop new strategies to drive the league toward profitability. The committee, which was approved at the NFF congress on December 13 in Port Harcourt to fill the gap left by the expelled board led by Victor Baribote will be headed by Nduka Irabor.
Other members of the committee include, former Super Eagles’ captain, Nwankwo Kanu; NPL Secretary-General, Tunji Babalola; Mike Enahoro; Shehu Dikko; Mrs. Modele Sarafa-Yusuf; Abubakar Nuhu Dan Buran; and Kunle Elebute.
Others are the Manager of Sunshine Stars FC of Akure, Mike Idoko; a former Secretary-General of the NPL, Mallam Salisu Abubakar; the Chairman of Kaduna United FC, Sabo Babayaro; and Chairman of Lagos State FA, Seyi Akinwunmi; as well as Ifeanyi Dike.
www.punchng.com/news/npl-interim-board-for-inauguration-on-thursday/
