Lobi Stars chairman vows NPFL return
Chairman of Lobi Stars Football Club, Makurdi-based Simon Terver Ikya, has reaffirmed the management’s commitment to returning the club to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), describing the top-flight as the “rightful place” for the team. In his New Year message to supporters, partners, and the people of Benue State and Nigeria, Ikya emphasized that […]
Chairman of Lobi Stars Football Club, Makurdi-based Simon Terver Ikya, has reaffirmed the management’s commitment to returning the club to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), describing the top-flight as the “rightful place” for the team.
In his New Year message to supporters, partners, and the people of Benue State and Nigeria, Ikya emphasized that the journey back to the NPFL will be guided by “deliberate planning and strategic recruitment” alongside other measures aimed at restoring the club’s competitive stature. He noted that the challenges of 2025 tested the patience, character, and collective faith of all associated with the club.
“On behalf of the Management, Staff, and Players of Lobi Stars Football Club, I extend warm New Year felicitations to the Executive Governor of Benue State, His Excellency, Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia; the Deputy Governor, Dr. Sam Ode; the leadership of the Benue State House of Assembly; our valued partners; our passionate supporters; and the great people of Benue State and Nigeria. The year gone by tested our character, our patience, and our collective faith in the identity of Lobi Stars. Yet, through it all, one truth has remained constant: Lobi Stars is more than a football club, it is a symbol of pride and shared destiny for the people of Benue State,” he said.
Ikya assured that the club’s roadmap is built on a strong governance structure, professional framework, and sustainable recruitment strategy to achieve lasting success. He also acknowledged Governor Alia’s support, saying it has strengthened the resolve of the management to pursue excellence with discipline, transparency, and purpose.
“To our loyal fans, whose voices echo in victory and remain steadfast in adversity, I assure you that your passion fuels our determination. The journey ahead demands unity, patience, and belief, but the destination is clear. Together, we shall rise again,” Ikya concluded, pledging a new era for Lobi Stars as they work toward reclaiming their top-flight status.