The
President of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau, yesterday
presented a giant trophy to the Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia
for U-15 football tournament.
The presentation
of the trophy was in fulfillment of the promise the NFF president made earlier
when he visited the State on the invitation of Benue State Football Association
(BSFA).
Handing over the
trophy to Governor Alia inside the Government House in Makurdi, Gusau remarked
that grassroots remains the bedrock of football development.
“The trophy
donation is a token of support to show that we at the NFF are surely with you
in the resuscitation of the state Governor’s Cup.
“Be rest assured, we would always be there for you as long as football
development is concerned in Benue State.
“With grassroots
football development, talents who abound in Benue State would be discovered and
nurtured.
“And top clubs
like Lobi Stars won’t always need to go in search of players outside the state
because Benue is home of football,” said Gusau.
On his part, the
Chairman of Benue State Football Association (BSFA) Barrister Paul Edeh hailed
Governor Alia’s genuine dedication to Benue people’s yearning which is “evident
in the revival of the Benue State Governor’s Cup after 8 years of inactivity.
“We sincerely
thank you and as an FA, we will stop at nothing to promote the tournament at
the grassroots,” he said.
Responding,
Governor Alia said, after so many years, he was desirous to lift football in
the state out of the doldrums.
“No
investment in sports is a waste, particularly football which is a unifying
factor. Football has what it takes to transform the economy of a people,” he
said.
Governor
Alia, the NFF President, BSFA Chairman along with other stakeholders later
inspected the ongoing rehabilitation of Aper Aku stadium.
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