By Uche Nnorom, Makurdi
New Chairman of Benue State Football Association Barr. Paul Edeh has donated 10 million naira as take off grant for the new board.
Barr. Edeh emerged chairman at the elective Congress of the State FA held a the weekend in Makurdi.
He defeated former U-21 coach Chief Godwin Uwua 28 votes -1 vote to succeed former Benue Speaker Chief (Mrs) Margaret Icheen who is now a member of Nigeria Football Federation Board.
In an acceptance speech, the FA Chair promised to give a direction and hope to football in the State, adding that he will run an investment driven football association.
He also, pledged to eliminate corruption and entrench transparency, accountability solidarity, courage and rule of law.
“I will exceed and surpass your expectations. I assure that we will search through the nooks and crannies for youngsters.
We will bring back glory days of football, more Benue indigenes will play in the national teams.
Head of Member and Association Nigeria Football Federation, Ali Abubakar lauded the peaceful conduct of the election and acknowledged the zeal and commitment of the new chairman to take the State FA to heights. “I will exceed and surpass your expectations. I assure that we will search through the nooks and crannies for youngsters.
We will bring back glory days of football, more Benue indigenes will play in the national teams.
Head of Member and Association Nigeria Foommitment of the new chairman to take the State FA to heights.
