Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has approved the immediate dissolution of the board and management of Lobi Stars Football Club of Makurdi.
The decision was announced on Thursday in a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Tersoo Kula.
According to the Governor, “the decision to dissolve the board is aimed at repositioning the club for greater efficiency, accountability, and better performance in both the Nigerian National League (NNL) and other competitions.”
The governor also directed all members of the dissolved management to hand over official documents, assets, and responsibilities to the Commissioner for Youth, Sports, and Creativity.
While expressing gratitude to the outgoing board and management for their services, Governor Alia assured that a new management structure would be announced soon.
Alia reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to sports development as a vital tool for youth engagement, talent discovery, and social cohesion in Benue State.
Some fans who spoke to our correspondent, including Haruna Aminu and Terseer Fidelis, expressed optimism that with Governor Alia’s commitment to sports development, Lobi Stars FC would be positioned for a brighter future.
They said, “all these developments came as a surprise to us, but we believe it is for the best.”
