Former President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick, has revealed that he did not receive his official entitlements or accommodation allowances during his eight-year tenure in office.
Pinnick made the disclosure while speaking during a conversation with former Super Eagles head coach, Sunday Oliseh, where he reflected on his period at the helm of Nigerian football.
According to the former NFF boss, he was officially entitled to an annual sum of $80,000 (approximately ₦12 million at the time) as president of the federation but claimed the payments were never made.
“For eight years, the NFF did not pay me. As president then, I was entitled to $80,000 (₦12 million),” Pinnick said.
He further alleged that the federation also failed to cover his accommodation and travel expenses, compelling him to personally fund several official engagements.
“They didn’t pay for my accommodation, and I was even travelling with my own money,” he added.
Pinnick served as NFF president from 2014 to 2022. His comments come amid renewed conversations around governance, accountability, and financial management within Nigerian football.
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