The Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports
Commission, Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele, has announced the immediate
dissolution of the Board of Bendel Insurance Football Club as part of efforts
to reposition the club ahead of the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League
(NPFL) season.
In a statement released by his Media Officer, Edoko
Wilson Edoko, Hon. Enabulele confirmed the appointment of Emperor Jarret Tenebe
as the new Chairman of Bendel Insurance FC. He succeeds Rt. Hon. Philip Shaibu,
who was recently appointed Director General of the National Institute for
Sports (NIS) by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
“This decision is in line with the broader objective
to revamp Edo’s sports infrastructure by His Excellency, Governor Senator
Monday Okpebholo’s vision. Bendel Insurance finished last season in fifth
place, and with Emperor Tenebe’s wealth of experience in football management,
we are confident he will take the club to greater heights,” Enabulele stated.
He added: “Governor Okpebholo is passionate about
leveraging sports as a tool for youth empowerment and development. This
restructuring is the first step in a holistic overhaul of Edo’s sports
ecosystem.”
Emperor Tenebe, who also serves as the Edo State
Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), expressed his appreciation for
the appointment and pledged to build on the club’s achievements.
“I am well-versed in football administration and
always strive for excellence. I thank the Chairman of the Sports Commission and
the Board for this opportunity. We will hit the ground running and work to
consolidate on Bendel Insurance’s recent successes,” Tenebe said.
An official unveiling ceremony for Emperor Tenebe as
the new Chairman of Bendel Insurance FC is scheduled for next week. Details
will be announced in due course.
Comments:
Leave a Reply