The Chairman of the recently dissolved Board of Lobi Stars Football Club of Makurdi, Dr. Philip Nongu, has expressed gratitude to the Governor of Benue State, Hyacinth Alia, for appointing him as the chairman of the club.
In a statement signed by Dr. Nongu, said, “I deem it most appropriate to publicly exepress my heartfelt appreciation to you his excellency the Governor of Benue State for the rare privilege and confidence reposed in me to serve as Chairman of our beloved club.
According to him, “It was indeed an honour to contribute to the growth of sports in Benue State under your purposeful and reform-driven administration.
“Your commitment to discipline, transparency, and accountability has continued to redefine governance in our state, and I remain immensely proud to have been part of that vision.
To the teeming supporters and loyal fans of Lobi Stars FC, your passion, loyalty, and unyielding belief in the club were my greatest source of strength. I take responsibility for the club’s relegation on behalf of the board members and management.
I also wish to advise those who will be appointed to run the affairs of the club to work together as a team to ensure effective performance, rather than tearing each other down simply because they are not at the helm of affairs. Leadership, after all, comes from God”
To the players, technical crew, and administrative staff, I extend my deepest gratitude for your professionalism, commitment, and resilience throughout my tenure. Leadership is transient, but the legacy of collective dedication endures. You all contributed immensely to whatever successes we recorded.
“Furthermore, I pledge my total support and cooperation to whoever is appointed to lead Lobi Stars next. Leadership is a continuum, and progress can only be achieved when we all work in harmony toward a common goal, the restoration of Lobi Stars’ glory and the projection of Benue’s image through football.
While praying to God to give more wisdom and knowledge to the Governor to continue the good work of taken youths of the streets of Benue through Sports, I want to use this opportunity to asked for forgiveness from those whom I might have offended in the course of my duty as chairman to forgive me as I have already forgiven those who offended me, together we will reach the desired destination.
