Benue: Alia Sets Up Forensic Audit Panel To Probe Lobi Stars Finances 

Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has set up a forensic audit panel to investigate Lobi Stars Football Club’s finances.

The decision by the governor to probe the club followed 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 the new Technical Adviser of the club, Daniel Amokachi at the government house in Makurdi on Wednesday.

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 people of the state for the warm 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 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 remarks, Chairman of Lobi Stars, Dr. Philip Nongu, said he was in government house Makurdi to present to the Governor ,the new Technic Adviser of the club.