Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has set up a forensic audit panel to investigate Lobi Stars Football Club’s finances .
Governor Alia made this known when he received the new technical adviser of Lobi Stars, Daniel Amokachi, at the Government House in Makurdi, saying the investigation was necessary due to persistent complaints of non-payment of salaries by players and officials in spite of government financial obligation to the club.
Alia praised Amokachi’s international football career and urged him to turn around the fortunes of the club for better, and presented him with a branded jersey of the club .
Responding, Amokachi thanked the Governor and the people of Benue state for the warm reception accorded him since he arrived .
The former Super Eagles assistant coach emphasized the importance of paying players salaries, which he described as a big motivation for the team to perform well in the football league .
The forensic audit team which consists of experienced auditors, includes Sam Chir, assistant director (audit); Mr. Bishop Dzungwe, assistant director (audit); Mr. Akpusugh Terungwa, assistant director ( audit ) and Dr. Gberindyer Abraham Chia (AG).
