From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi
Head of Media, Lobi Stars Football Club, Mr Uja Emmanuel, has commended the Benue State Governor, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia for upgrading sports facilities across the state.
Uja spoke at the reception organized in honour of JOSTUM Tillers Football team, winners of the 2024 Varsity men’s football cup.
The Media Chief advised students of Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi, (JOSTUM) to take advantage of Governor Hyacinth Alia’s sports development policy, and bring honour to Benue state and Nigeria at large.
Uja who disclosed that the recruitment process for coaches and athletes for Benue Sports Council is ongoing, urged the youths to take advantage and engage themselves meaningfully in active competitions.
He said that about 20,000 youths will be gainfully employed in Governor Alia’s sports development policy which cut across the 23 Local Government areas.
Uja commended JOSTUM Tillers for winning the maiden edition of the varsity cup, which aligns with Governor Alia’s sports policy.
On Lobi Stars Football Club’s performance in the Nigeria Premier Football League, Uja called for patience from fans, assuring that the team will bounce back and compete for top three positions.
He added that great clubs like Tottenham, who won almost every football trophy in Europe, are passing through challenges.
He commended the Vice chancellor, Council and Senate of the University for their support towards the University Football Team and called for sustenance of same.