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Governor Alia Donates 4 Vehicles To Lobi Stars FC
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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Vipers VC celebrate captain Esther Mbah on birthday
Cyril Ogar
Vipers Volleyball Club have felicitated with their captain, Esther Mbah on the occasion of her birthday.
In a statement signed by the Vipers VC Team Manager, Suraj Abiodun Jabar; the club described Mbah as a leader who has consistently demonstrated excellence both on and off the court.
The statement also praised the Nigerian international for her valuable contributions to the club.
The statement mentioned her role in guiding Vipers to a second-place finish at the 2026 CAVB Zone 3 Club Championship in Ghana.
It read: “The management of Vipers Volleyball Club wants to celebrate Esther Mbah on the occasion of her birthday.
“She has been an asset to Vipers since joining the club, demonstrating outstanding commitment, dedication and leadership.
“Her contributions to the growth and success of the team have been invaluable.
“We appreciate her efforts, professionalism and the positive influence she continues to have on her teammates. We wish her more successful years ahead, good health and greater achievements.”
The club concluded its birthday message by wishing the experienced player continued success as she leads the team towards achieving more honours.
Beyond her achievements at club level, Mbah won a bronze medal for Nigeria at the 2024 African Games in Ghana, further establishing herself as one of the country’s accomplished volleyball players.
She has also secured qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, adding another milestone to her growing career.
In their separate messages, board members of Nigeria Volleyball Federation, James Datuhun and Chinedu Onikeku (OLY) as well as Coordinator of Vipers VC, Samuel Onikeku wished the Nigeria international a glamorous birthday.
They hailed Esther Mbah for exhibiting a high level of leadership trait since joining the team.
The stakeholders prayed for good health and ultimately success as she prepares for the Beach Volleyball event at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.
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