The Nigerian Referees Association (NRA) has called on the Nigeria Football Federation to increase the welfare package for match officials ahead of the 2024-25 League season.
The NRA President, Sani Zubairu, made the appeal at the 2024 Annual General Meeting of the Association in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.
Zubairu, emphasised the necessity due to the rising cost of living in the country.
He expressed gratitude to the NFF for its support and the timely payment of match indemnities for referees during the 2023/2024 season.
Zubairu highlighted the need to clear all outstanding entitlements of match officials.
He urged all football stakeholders to ensure adequate security for match officials across the country to help them perform their duties professionally.
Zubairu stated that the NRA would not tolerate any clubs or local football associations that incite supporters to violence against referees.
The new Nigeria Premier Football League is expected to kick-start in August.
