The CEO of Monimichelle Facilities Construction Company Limited, Ebi Egbe, has applauded the nomination committee of the maiden Newstap/ SWAN Five Star Sports Award for their transparency; saying the decision to include Benue State governor, Reverend Father Hycinth Alia, as one of the recipients was a wise move considering what he’s doing in infrastructural sports development in the state.
The award committee Friday, December, 27, 2024 released the names of five eminent personalities for the maiden award.
Prominent amongst them is the Governor of Benue State, Reverend Father Hycinth Alia, President of NPFL side, Sunshine Stars , Kunle Soname and Strategic Partners of NPFL, GTI Assets Management and Trust Limited.
Others are; Mr. Ebi Egbe, Chief Executive Officer , Monimichelle Group and the Chairman of Benue State FA Bar. Paul Edeh.
Speaking on the award Ebi Egbe who said he’s humbled to be nominated, described all the nominees as worthy recipients considering what they have done over the years in developing the country’s sports ecosystem.
“I must have to say that I am humbled and greatly honoured to be nominated as one of the awardees and I will cherish the award.
“It’s equally important that I give kudos to the nomination committee for doing a painstaking job in selecting the five awardees. Their inclusion of Benue State Governor is worthy of commendation because of the sports infrastructural development he has brought to the state since assumption of office”, he concluded
The award which is the first of its kind in the country is aimed at recognizing five eminent Nigerians that have contributed meaningfully to the country’s sports development will hold on February, 27, 2025 in Lagos.
