Governor Hyacinth Alia has approved the immediate dissolution of the board and management of Benue State-owned Lobi Stars Football Club, Makurdi. This was announced in a statement by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula, in Makurdi yesterday.
Kula said that the decision is aimed at repositioning the club for greater efficiency, accountability, and better performance in both the Nigerian Premier Football LeagueNigerian Premier Football League and other competitions.
Governor Alia directed members of the dissolved management to hand over all official documents and government property in their possession to the Commissioner for Youth, Sports and Creativity with immediate effect.
The governor, who thanked the outgoing board for their services, assured that a new management structure will soon be put in place to drive the next phase of Lobi Stars’ growth and competitiveness.