The Governor of Benue State, Reverend Father Dr Hyacinth Iormen Alia, has set up a forensic audit panel to investigate Lobi Stars Football Club’s finances.
This is due to persistent complaints of non-payment of salaries by players and officials despite government’s financial obligation to the club.
Alia disclosed this when he received Daniel Amokachi, the club’s new head coach at the Government House Makurdi on Tuesday.
He praised Amokachi’s international football career and urged him to turn around the fortunes of the club for better.
The governor also presented him with a branded jersey of the club .
Amokachi thanked the governor and the people of Benue state for the warm reception accorded him since he arrived.
The former Super Eagles player emphasized the importance of paying players’ salaries, which he described as a big motivation for team to perform well in the league.
The forensic audit team consists of experienced auditors. They are Sam Chir, Assistant Director (audit), Bishop Dzungwe, Assistant Director (audit), Akpusugh Terungwa, Assistant Director (audit) and Dr Gberindyer Abraham Chia (AG).
Earlier in his brief remarks Dr Philip Nongu, Chairman of Lobi Stars FC, said he was in Government House Makurdi to present to the governor the new head coach.