October 09, (THEWILL) – Benue State Governor, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia, has set up a forensic audit panel to investigate Lobi Stars Football Club’s finances.
This is due to persistent complaints of non-payment of salaries by players and officials, despite the Government’s financial obligation to the club.
The governor made the disclosure when the newly appointed Technical Adviser for Lobi Stars Football Club, Daniel Amokachi, was presented to him at the Government House, Makurdi, on Tuesday, by the management of the club.
He praised Amokachi’s international football career and urged him to turn around the fortunes of the club for the better and also presented Amokachi 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 his appointment and resumption of duty.
The former Super Eagles player emphasised the importance of paying players salaries, which he described as a big motivation for a team to perform well in the football league.
Earlier, the Chairman of Lobi Stars FC, Dr Phillip Nongo, said he was in Government House to present to the Governor the new Technical Adviser for the club, noting that Amokachi is a footballer of international standard.
He said the new Technical Adviser has what it takes to turn around the fortunes of the club for the better.
The forensic audit team, which consists of experienced auditors, including Mr Sam Chir, Assistant Director, Audit, Mr Bishop Dzungwe, Assistant Director (audit), Mr Akpusugh Terungwa, Assistant Director (Audit ) and Dr Gberindyer Abraham Chia, who is the Auditor General of the state.
