Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi –
The Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia has set up a forensic audit panel to investigate Lobi Stars Football Club’s finances .
The setting up of a forensic audit panel followed persistent complaints of non-payment of salaries by players and officials ,despite Government financial obligation to the club.
A statement from the Media team led by Uja Emmanuel said the decision was disclosed by Governor Alia when he received Daniel Amokachi, the new Technical Adviser of the Club at the Government House Makurdi.
Governor Alia, according to the statement appreciated Amokachi’s international football career and urged him to turn around the fortunes of the club for better and presented to him a branded jersey of the club .
The new Technical Adviser commended the Governor and the people of Benue state for the warmed reception accorded him since he arrived even as he emphasized the importance of paying players salaries, which he described as a big motivation for team to perform well in the football league .
The forensic audit team consists of experienced auditors including Mr. Sam Chir, Assistant Director audit, Mr. Bishop Dzungwe, Assistant Director audit ,Mr. Akpusugh Terungwa,Assistant Director audit and Dr. Gberindyer Abraham Chia, AG.
In his brief remarks Dr. Philip Nongu, Chairman of Lobi Stars FC, informed that he was in Government House Makurdi to formally present to the Governor ,the new Technic adviser of the club.
