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Benue Governor Pledges To Support Sports Development

By bsmlb_bveh41Posted on November 6, 2023November 19, 2023Posted in Blog, SportsTagged Benue, Develop, Development, Governor, Pledges, Sports, Support, toNo Comments

The Governor of Benue State, North Central Nigeria, Hyacinth Alia has pledged his administration’s support for sports development in the state. The governor, represented by his Deputy, Mr Samuel Ode, said this on Friday in Makurdi, at the grand finale of the 2023 edition of the Benue State Football League, sponsored by Ratels Sports Development Foundation, Abuja, (RSDF). He said his administration would give priority to sports development in order to unite and empower the youths, noting that the Benue Governor’s Cup will be resuscitated this year. “There is no doubt that there is nothing that unites Nigeria more than sports, especially football,” he said while pledging that as a government_ they will do everything possible to promote sports in the State. He commended the sponsor of the tournament, Mr Paul Edeh, proprietor of Naija Ratels Football Club, Abuja, for being a worthy Benue sports ambassador. “For me, this is a thing of joy because it is grassroots football and I am amazed at the level of skills displayed by the players. “Ratel Foundation is also ready to offer Benue Referees the scholarship to go for NIS training,” The philanthropist and leading supporter of female football in Nigeria pledged to transform sports administration in Benue if elected chairman. Zeal Minds FC beat Shinning Stars FC 2-0 in Makurdi to win the Benue State Football League.

Asaba 2023 : Governor Alia Approves Fund For Team Benue

By bsmlb_bveh41Posted on February 6, 2019November 19, 2023Posted in Blog, NewsTagged 2023, 20th, Alia, Approves, Asaba, Benue, Commissioner, For, Funds, Governor, TeamNo Comments

Benue State governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has ordered for immediate release of funds for the participation of Team Benue contingents to the 7th National Youth Games tagged “Asaba 2023”. Commissioner for Youths, sports, and Creativity, Terkimbi Ikyange, disclosed in a press statement, saying the approval has laid to rest the apprehension as to whether or not Benue State will feature in the games billed to commence on the 20th of September, 2023. The commissioner who was particularly excited said the approval was a sure guarantee that Benue State will be adequately represented at the Asaba 2023 Games. Ikyange explained that coming two days after he led directors of the Ministry on an inspection tour of facilities at the Sports Council, it was indication that Governor Alia is determined to sustain the state’s presence on the sporting map of Nigeria. He said, “with the approval for the release of funds for this year’s National Youth games, Benue contingents will not only boost their preparations to fly the flag of the State at the Sports fiesta but will work towards winning more medals to justify the kind gesture by Governor Alia. The commissioner commended the Governor for the approval and charged the athletes and their coaches to intensify preparations in order to make the state proud during the games.