By Sam Tyav, Makurdi
Benue State Governor Hyacinth Iormem Alia has dissolved the board and management of the state-owned Lobi Stars FC, Makurdi.
A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Tersoo Kula said the dissolution takes immediate effect.
The decision to dissolve the board and management, according to the statement, was aimed at repositioning the club for greater efficiency, accountability, and better performance in both the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) and other competitions.
The Governor’s spokesman stated that “Governor further directed that all members of the dissolved management should hand over all official documents, assets, and responsibilities to the Commissioner for Youth, Sports and Creativity with immediate effect.”
Kula added that the Governor expressed appreciation to the outgoing board and management for their services to the club and the state, assuring that a new management structure would soon be announced to drive the next phase of Lobi Stars’ growth and competitiveness.
Alia reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to sports development as a vital tool for youth engagement, talent discovery, and social cohesion in the State.
