NNL boss George Aluo solicits support of media to raise standard 

By Wale Mustapha

Chairman of the newly constituted board of Nigeria National League, NNL, George Aluo has called on Nigerian sporting media to support the league in order to regain its lost glory.

Mr. Aluo made the appeal in a press briefing on Wednesday in Abuja, noting that success of any league lies on the media urging them to always project the league for it’s progress and growth.

“When you talk about football development, the first people that will make it happen is the media. FIFA, CAF NFF recognizes that, that is why we felt it that our starting point is to meet with media. We called this press conference to solicit your support,” the seasoned journalist told media.

“I am appeal to you, the Nigerian Sports Journalists, to give us your full support, let us collectively do this; we need NNL in the front burner of our respective medium.

“Let’s make it more attractive, we need to project the league in positive ways so that corporate bodies can embrace it, we need to hype our league positively, to give it a  good brand and the only way we can succeed is when media give their needed support.”

He also disclosed that the Board’s door is open for any idea that can progress the league from the media, as well as constructive criticism.

Highlighting what they are going to do to make the league better,  Mr Aluo assured that, the new Board will not joke with the referees indemnities, as the board will not leave any stone unturned to ensure the league get the befitting sponsors.