Dikko: NFF happy with Referees Committee performance

The Nigeria Football Federation is happy with the performance of its Referees Committee, hence the re-appointment of most members of the previous panel into the newly-composed committee.
Speaking in Abuja on Thursday at the inauguration of the Committee, the NFF 1st Vice President/Chairman of the League Management Committee, Shehu Dikko, who stood in for the NFF President, Amaju Pinnick, said the NFF administration is committed to rewarding excellence and to support great ideas.
Dikko said: “The NFF leadership is happy with this Committee’s performance and that is why most members were re-appointed. Last season, we had issues with only two matches out of 380. That is outright distinction and must be appreciated.
“However, last season is gone, we need to consolidate on what we achieved in the past season. We will do everything to support the Committee to succeed as it will reflect on our Leagues in terms of officiating. On our part, we will ensure referees are happy as indeminity payments will be reviewed upwards as well as the quality of accommodation. We have spoken to the Inspector –General of Police for special police force for the safety of our match officials.”
The NFF General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, also confirmed the NFF is happy with the performance of the outgone Committee and would want the new panel to continue in similar light.
Speaking earlier, the Chairman of the NFF Referees Committee, Alhaji Ahmed Yusuf Fresh, said the nomination of most members of the old panel into the newly-composed Committee “is a wonderful opportunity to continue to work with old friends, I believe that even the two new members will inject new vigour into the activities of the Committee.
“There were a number of challenges that we faced the last time, but with hard work and diligence, we were able to surmount them. We believe that past positive experiences will make us perform even better this term.”
The NFF Referees Committee is composed thus: Alhaji Ahmed Yusuf Fresh (Chairman); Alhaji Sharif Rabiu Inuwa (Vice Chairman); Tade Azeez (Member); Alhaji Ahmed Maude (Member); Mallam Salihu Abubakar (Member); Dave Egho (Member); Sir E. C. Chukwuemeka (Member); Linus Mba (Consultant); Elder Daniel Olokor (Consultant); Alhaji Sani Zubairu (Secretary).