Benue State Governor Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia has established a forensic audit panel to examine the finances of Lobi Stars Football Club.
This decision follows ongoing complaints from players and officials regarding unpaid salaries, despite the government’s financial commitments to the club.
Governor Alia made this known when he received Daniel Amokachi, the new Technical Adviser of the Club at the Government House Makurdi on Tuesday.
He praised Amokachi’s international football career and urged him to turn around the fortunes of the club for the better even as presented the Nigeria former international with a branded jersey of the club .
Amokachi thanked the Governor and the people of Benue state for the warm reception accorded him since his arrival in the state .
The former Super Eagles star emphasized the importance of paying players’ salaries, which he described as a big motivation for team to perform well in the football league .
Meanwhile, the forensic audit team 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 (AG).
Earlier in his brief remarks Dr. Philip Nongu, Chairman of Lobi Stars FC, said he was in Government House Makurdi to present to the Governor ,the new Technic adviser of the club.
