Governor Alia Donates 4 Vehicles To Lobi Stars FC

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3 years ago

January 11, 2024

Joel Ajayi

As part of his determination to ease the transportation challenges of the Lobi Stars football club of Benue, Governor Hyacinth Alia has donated four vehicles to the Football Club.]

This is contained in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Tersoo Kula on Thursday in Makurdi.

He said that the governor donated when players and team officials led by its Vice Chairman, Mr Dominic Iorfa, visited to appreciate him for his support.

Alia commanded the club for the wonderful performances it has recorded in the ongoing Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) so far this season.

“The excellent results the team has achieved have put smiles on the faces of many Benue people,“he said.

He urged the team to maintain the momentum throughout the season and promised to upgrade the Aper Aku Stadium, Makurdi to international standard before the end of the season.

The governor said that the upgrade would enable the team to start playing their home matches in Makurdi.

He described the group of players as the best and promised to continue to motivate them.

Earlier, the Deputy Governor and Chairman of Lobi Stars Football Club, Barr. Sam Ode, thanked Alia for the support given to the club so far.

The deputy governor said that the support had resulted in the team’s successes in the ongoing NPFL Season.

He appreciated the Vice Chairman, Dominic Iorfa, for the work and energy he has put into the club, and described him as a sports enigma.

Ode said in spite of all the skepticism surrounding the club at the beginning of the season, he propelled the club to the top, challenging for top honors in the country.

Also speaking, the Vice Chairman of the Club, Iorfa, and the Club captain, Daniel Atsaka, congratulated the governor on his Supreme Court victory.

They acknowledged that the club has enjoyed the best welfare packages so far under his administration.

They called on the people of the State to continue to support the team for more positive results as the season progresses.

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AACT 2026: 31 Days to Africa’s Big Sporting Gathering in Abuja

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6 hours ago

October 2, 2026

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The countdown to the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT) has officially entered the final month, with just 31 days to go before Africa’s leading women’s team golf championship tees off at the IBB International Golf & Country Club in Abuja.

In a statement signed by the AACT 2026Director of Communication Kayode Adeniyi on Friday in Abuja.

Under the theme “Africa Is Coming to Abuja,” the countdown campaign will spotlight the championship, the participating nations, the players, the host venue and the growing development of women’s golf across the continent.

The 2026 AACT, scheduled for November 2–7, will bring together women’s golfing talent from across Africa for six days of continental competition in Nigeria’s capital.

As preparations continue at the IBB International Golf & Country Club, attention is increasingly turning to Abuja, where the championship will provide a platform for African golfers to compete while also showcasing Nigeria’s hospitality and the country’s growing profile as a destination for major sporting events.

The countdown will feature daily stories, interviews, player and country profiles, tournament facts, behind-the-scenes updates and features on the host venue as the championship draws closer.

The campaign will also highlight the role of the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN), the Local Organising Committee and other stakeholders in preparing for the continental championship.

With just 31 days remaining, anticipation is building across the African golfing community as Abuja prepares to welcome the continent’s leading women golfers.

Africa is coming to Abuja.

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