In a statement on Friday, the Director of Information, OAGF, Mrs Kenechukwu Offie, said the payment was in furtherance of the approval from Minister of Finance, Mrs Kemi Adeosun, for the said amount to be paid.
“The mandate which is a sum of N358 million only, has been paid by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) as at Thursday, Dec. 15.
“Similarly, another mandate for the sum of N113.8 million only has also been released by the OAGF for the payment of wining bonus for Super Eagles in the 2018 World Cup Qualifying matches.
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“It is also for the Super Falcon’s participation in the 10th Women’s Africa Nation’s Cup.
“This amount has also been paid to Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and is equally sequel to the approval of the minister of finance.”
’Recall that the Super Falcons protested in front of the National Assembly against the non-payment of their bonuses and allowances.