Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State, has donated four new vehicles to Lobi Stars Football Club, Makurdi to ease the transportation challenge, the players and officials have hitterto being facing.
The Governor made the donation at the Government House Makurdi, the Benue State capital, when players and officials of Lobi Stars led by the Vice Chairman of the club, Mr Dominic Iorfa, paid a courtesy visit to appreciate the Governor for the support they have enjoyed under his administration.
Governor Alia who commended the team for its outstanding performance in the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL), so far this season, pointed out that the excellent results achieved, has put smiles on the faces of many Benue people.
The Governor who promised to upgrade the Aper Aku Stadium to an international standard, assured government’s determination to complete the peach at the stadium which is currently being renovated before the end of the 2023/2024 NPFL to enable the team to start playing their home matches in Makurdi.
He described the Players as the best, promising to continue provide cushions as a way of motivation to enable them do more for the club.
Earlier in his address, the Deputy Governor of Benue State and Chairman of Lobi Stars, Barr Sam Ode, lauded the Governor for his continued support to the club, stating it was the reason the team is doing well in the ongoing Nigerian Professional Football League Season.
Also speaking the Vice Chairman of the Club, Mr Dominic Iorfa, congratulated the Governor over his victory at the Supreme Court, stressing that Lobi Stars has enjoyed best welfare packages under the present administration so far.
