By Osasu Obayiuwana BBC Sport

We must find a way to convince political leaders in Africa not to bother the development of football Fifa president Sepp Blatter

Fifa will deliberate on the power tussle between the Nigeria Football Association (NFA) and the nation's government on 22 September.

The NFA's governing statute, which puts the body under the control of Nigeria's sports ministry, is in violation of Fifa regulations protecting national associations from governmental interference.

It also gives powers to the sports ministry to appoint the NFA's secretary-general, who is the chief executive, and several members of the board.

Critics of the current law - Decree 101 of 1992 - argue that it has been responsible for the instability in Nigerian football administration and have called for its removal from the statute books.

Fifa president Sepp Blatter told BBC Sport that their committee for national associations has been mandated to examine the problems affecting the administration of football in the West African country.

"The Nigeria Football Association is definitely on the agenda for their meeting," he said.

Blatter, who admitted that Fifa is disturbed by the growing problem of political interference in several African national associations, is hoping a joint initiative with Caf could restore order.

"Together with Caf president Issa Hayatou and members of his executive committee, we must find a way and a procedure to convince political leaders in Africa not to bother the development of football in their countries," he told BBC Sport.

Champagne said Fifa is worried about recent developments in Nigeria

Fifa's review of the situation in Nigeria will take place as a local committee appointed by sports minister Musa Mohammed is preparing a blueprint for the reorganisation of the NFA.

Jerome Champagne, deputy general secretary of Fifa, told BBC Sport his body is "concerned" about the formation of this committee, as it appeared to further compromise the NFA's control of Nigerian football.

"We sent a letter to the NFA asking for complete information on this committee, as we are very concerned about its formation."