Nigeria Football Federation has entered into a five-year partnership with Aiteo, which is aimed at enhancing the growth of football in the country.
The energy giants will provide N2.5billion in support to NFF in that period and there is an option of one-year extension.
Beginning from May 1, 2017, Aiteo will be responsible for paying Nigeria national team coaches.
“Aiteo Group’s overarching social responsibility objectives are to encourage a positive impact, through our activities on the society-at-large and has successfully done so for several years,” Aiteo’s Ndiana-Abasi Matthew said.
“Football brings joy to the lives of Nigerians and each moment celebrated by families in their living rooms over a goal scored or friends catching up on highlights of a well-taken free-kick by their local heroes, leaves an indelible mark with memories for a life time.”
In his remark, Amaju Pinnick, said: “This is a heartwarming landmark in the history of football sponsorship in Nigeria. I am very happy that a critical area of our expenditure is being taken care of by this agreement.”
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