By Chiangi Avese, Makurdi
The Governor of Benue State His Exellency Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormen Alia has charged newly appointed Lobi Stars’ Technical Adviser, Daniel Amokachi, to dedicate himself to what units the state, Lobi Stars, win matches and bring glory to the state.
The governor who was speaking at the unveiling of the former international as the Technical Adviser to Lobi Stars at the Government House Makurdi, decried the lackluster performance in the team’s last five matches since the league season began.
“Despite fulfilling Government financial obligation to the club, there had been persistent complaints of non-payment of salaries by players and officials”, Gov. Alia said.
Presenting Amokachi with a branded jersey, Gov. Alia praised his international football and coaching career, urging him to turn around the fortunes of the club for better.
Gov. Alia also announced the setting up of a forensic audit panel to investigate Lobi Stars Football Club’s finances under the last management. Members of the panel include: Mr. Sam Chir, Assistant Director (audit) Mr. Bishop Dzungwe, Assistant Director (audit), Mr. Akpusugh Terungwa, Assistant Director (audit) and Dr. Gberindyer Abraham Chia ,(AG).
Daniel Amokachi thanked the Governor and the people of Benue state for the warmed reception accorded him since he arrived.
The former Super Eagles player emphasized the importance of paying players salaries, which he described as a big motivation for team to perform well in the football league .
Earlier in his brief remarks Dr. Philip Nongu, Chairman of Lobi Stars FC, said he was in Government House Makurdi to present to the Governor ,the new Technic adviser of the club.
