Governor Alia Donates 4 Vehicles To Lobi Stars FC

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2 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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Football Fever Hits Abuja as Montage FM 99.7 Launches Maiden Community Tournament November 18

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1 hour ago

November 4, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

In its determination to foster unity among communities across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), identify and promote raw football talent, encourage physical fitness and discipline, and tackle youth restiveness, Montage FM 99.7 Abuja has unveiled plans for the Maiden Edition of the Montage Community Football Tournament.

The highly anticipated grassroots competition, themed “Montage FM 99.7: Empowering Youth, Uniting Communities Through Football,” is set to kick off on November 18, 2025, with playoffs across the six Area Councils of the FCT.

The tournament will feature 24 teams, with four teams representing each Area Council, competing for a cash prize of over ₦2 million and other valuable rewards.

However, grand finale scheduled for December 7, 2025, at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, where the top four teams will battle for first, second, and third place honors.

Speaking during a press briefing on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, the Cordinator of the Tournament Mr. Raphael Ekpang, described the tournament as a significant initiative aimed at using sports as a tool for unity, youth engagement, and talent discovery across the FCT.

According to him, I am honored to stand before you today to announce the upcoming Montage FCT Community Football Tournament a dynamic grassroots inter-community football competition that promises to unite communities and discover hidden talent across the six Area Councils in the FCT,” Ekpang said.

“This tournament is more than just football; it is a celebration of community spirit and youth empowerment. Our long-term goal is to expand beyond football to include other sports like basketball and athletics in future editions.”

Ekpang further noted that registration and awareness campaigns are currently underway across the six Area Councils, urging interested teams and individuals to participate.

“We are grateful for the support of our sponsors and partners who share our vision of promoting sports development and community engagement within the FCT. We also call on other organizations and individuals to join this noble cause,” he added.

The organizers emphasized that the Montage Community Football Tournament aligns with Montage FM 99.7’s mission to promote peace, unity, and positive engagement among youths while strengthening its brand presence as a youth-driven, community-focused platform.

They encouraged the public to follow updates and live coverage of the tournament through Montage FM 99.7 Abuja and its social media platforms

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