The Federal Ministry of Finance has approved the final waiver for the Olympic games gear, meant for Nigeria’s male basketball team D’Tigers, thus paving the way for the release by the customs.
Sources at the Ministry confirmed to reporters that both the Ministers of Finance and that of the Youth and Sports had worked tirelessly, to ensure the documentation needed for the waiver was secured.
“The Minister of Finance has signed the waiver and what remains is for the customs to release the basketball kits upon the presentation of the waiver to the NBBF so that our team can enjoy the uniforms.”
The Sports Ministry said contrary to the negative reports, the NBBF actually enjoys the financial support of both the government and companies, over the years and this Olympic year cannot be different.