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Gov Alia removes Iorfa as Lobi Stars Executive VC, appoints new board

Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has removed former Nigerian international, Dominic Iorfa, from his role as Executive Vice Chairman of Lobi Stars Football Club in Makurdi.

The Governor has placed the club under the direct supervision of the Benue Sports Council and appointed a six-man board, chaired by Dr. Philip Nongu, to manage the team.

In a statement released on Saturday evening by his Technical Adviser on Media, Publicity, and Strategic Communication, Solomon Iorpev, the Governor ordered that all handovers be completed by midnight on Saturday.

The statement read: “The Executive Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has directed that, effective immediately, Lobi Stars FC will be under the Benue Sports Council.”

“A new Board of Lobi Stars FC has also been constituted. The membership includes: Dr. Philip Nongu – Chairman
ii. Dr. Iorngulum Malu – Secretary
iii. Chief Solomon Andiir – Member
iv. Mr. Harry Yachi – Member
v. Mr. Francis Ejiga – Member
vi. Sir James Iorpuu – Govt. Reps

“The Governor has directed that all Management handovers must be completed before midnight today, Saturday, September 7, 2024.”

Idoko Dennis

Idoko Dennis is a creative videographer/drone pilot and sport writer. He heads the sport desk and deputizes the head of Idoma TV

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