AITEO Gives NFF 14-day Ultimatum to Resolve Crisis
Aiteo on Wednesday handed down a two week ultimatum to the leadership crisis rocking the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) otherwise it will withdraw all its deal with the glasshouse.
The major sponsor of Nigeria football made this known in a signed statement made available on Wednesday afternoon.
“The persisting situation makes it difficult for us, as a law-abiding entity, to operate responsibly within the demands placed on us.
”Accordingly, we are constrained to indicate that unless these issues are resolved satisfactorily in the manner dictated by the requirements of the world governing body FIFA within fourteen (14) days hereof, we will deem ourselves compelled to reconsider our position with respect to participation in the various arrangements in which we are involved,” part of the statement reads.
The Africa Conglomerate company has however called on well-meaning Nigerians to intervene on the glass-house crisis and also advised that this should be done to save time as the 2019 African Cup of Nations beacons.
“AITEO lends its voice to that of many well-meaning Nigerians to call for the quick and decisive resolution of the current issues especially as future campaigns for glory in the African Nations Cup are imminent.
“Indisputably, certainty and stability with the leadership of the NFF remain pertinent to sponsors like us to continue to commit to the growth of Nigerian football in the manner that we have done.”
Aiteo has been sponsoring the Nigeria football since April 2017 and it played major sponsorship role in the just concluded FIFA 2018 World Cup for the Super Eagles.