By Sam Tyav, Makurdi
Benue State Government has ordered immediate dissolution and reconstitution of boards of sports associations under the State Sports Council.
State Commissioner for Youth, Sports and Creativity Terkimbi Ikyange, gave the approval today in a statement by the Acting Director of Sports, Anthony Torbundeh.
According to the statement, the Commissioner stated that the dissolution be made expedient to enable the State Sports Council align with the subsequent National Sports Commission/ Federation elective congress’ timelines.
The Commissioner and Sports Council management thanked all the Chairmen and members of the various sports associations “for their enormous contributions towards the sustenance of their various sports.”
Ikyange reminded the board members of the job of developing sports in the State, insisting that it was the responsibility of all even as he urged them to remain resolute and ready to serve the State at all times in any capacity.
