The NRA wishes to inform State council officials and the entire members of the Association, that sequel to the pullout from the officiating of the Nationwide League matches necessitated by the attack on referees in some centres, the organisers have opened discussion on the matter and talks with the leadership have commenced.
The chairman of Nationwide League organiser has assured the NRA of better cooperation in handling the issues raised and the body is anxiously waiting for the match report of the Match Commissioners and referees concerning the incidents for necessary action.
Meanwhile, another sad incident was recorded at Nnewi, Anambra state after Sunday's match involving Ifeanyi Uba vs Sunshine Stars of Akure that ended goalless. Despite obstructions on the way to the hotel, the referee, Jerry Akure of Benue State Referees Council, was attacked in his hotel room and several valuables disposed off him by unknown miscreants whose actions are suspected to be connected to the outcome of the match. The NRA has reported the matter to LMC for necessary attention.
Similarly, a National League match venue on Saturday witnessed a threat to lives of referees after the home team, J Atete of Delta State lost to visiting Bayelsa United. There was an attempt to attack the referees before intervention came and some suspected supporters of the home side also went to the hotel premises, but thank God the referees left the premises to their destinations in good conditions.
Worried by these developments, the Tade Azeez led NRA exco is not resting on its oars at ensuring referees safety at match venues.
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