The House of Representatives has resolved to set up a special committee to investigate the alleged mismanagement of $25 million in grants received by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) from FIFA and the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
The decision followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance co-sponsored by Lagos lawmaker Adedayo Adesola and his Rivers State counterpart, Felix Nwaeke, during Tuesday’s plenary.
Titled “Motion to Stop Further Misuse of FIFA and CAF Grants by the Nigerian Football Federation,” Adesola said the misappropriation of football development funds has contributed significantly to Nigeria’s poor performances at major international tournaments.
He recalled that former Super Eagles captain Sunday Oliseh recently accused the NFF of stifling the growth of Nigerian football through alleged diversion of funds, including the $1 million grant from FIFA for preparations ahead of the 2002 World Cup.
The House is expected to constitute the investigative committee in the coming days.
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