The Paramount Ruler of Tiv nation, Tor Tiv, Prof. James Ayatse, is now the ‘Grand Patron’ of Benue State Football Association (BSFA).
“That is why we came to seek the support of our father to encourage our brothers and sisters to support football.”
Responding, the Tor Tiv recalled how he featured and represented his then Government Secondary School Gboko vastly in football, basketball, volleyball, tennis among others, and assured of his readiness to join hands with the FA in developing football. On the request to become BSFA Grand Patron, Tor Tiv without mincing words said, “Coming from the people at this level with the passion to develop football, I will accept.“We need a reorientation of mindset of our people in developing football. We need to stimulate the interests of our people because in the past, the private sector led the way… government can’t do everything, we shouldn’t wait for government at all times.
The Paramount Ruler who spearheads the traditional institution in Benue state, also agreed to resuscitate the annual Tor Tiv Unity and Peace Cup with the support of the FA hierarchy.The entire BSFA board, members of various council area football chairmen and other stakeholders were part of the entourage to Tor Tiv palace.
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