Makurdi (Core Reporters) The Governor of Benue State His Excellency Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormen 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 Government financial obligation to the club.
Governor Alia disclosed this when he received Daniel Amokachi, the new Technical Adviser of the Club at the Government House Makurdi on Tuesday.
Governor Alia praised Amokachi’s international football career and urged him to turn around the fortunes of the club for better .
He also presented him with a branded jersey of the club .
Amokachi thanked the Governor and the people of Benue state for the warmed reception accorded him since he arrived .
The former Super Eagles player emphasized the importance of paying players salaries, which he described as a big motivation for team to perform well in the football league .
The forensic audit team consists of experienced auditors:
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 Technical adviser of the club.
