Wednesday, June 17, 2026

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Ikya becomes new Lobi Stars chairman

Governor Hyacinth Alia

Benue Governor, Hyacinth Alia

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi

The Governor of Benue state, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia has approved a five-man Interim Management Team for Lobi Stars Football Club.

This was contained in a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor and made available to newsmen in Makurdi on Wednesday.

He said the interim management team would take over the affairs of the club pending a proper restructuring of the club.

They include Mr. Terver Ikya as the Chairman, Uja Emmanuel as Media Director, Harry Yachi, Technical Director, Terzungwe Chugh, Admin/Board Secretary (Ministry of Sports) and Barr Owocho Adejoh Ogiri as a member.

He directed the committee to immediately register the club for 2025/2026 NNL football season.

The Governor warned against distractions and urged all members to work together to achieve success and ensure the club returns to top-flight football.