Following the report of protest by players of Lobi Stars over unpaid salaries, the leadership of the Players Union said they are ready to intervene for the welfare of players.
According to the Executive Secretary of NANPF, Austin Popo, “I wish to inform you that following news from the social media of your protest over unpaid wages today, I received directives from the Chairman of the players Union board Capt Abe Sunday to intervene which made me to open interactions with your club captain and the union Benue State adminstratve secretary.
“We had the option of contacting your State governor and drawing the attention of the Chairman of the Trade Union Congress in Benue State for his intervention. But following the advice of your Captain that you were already set to have a meeting with the club Vice Chairman, we had to stayed down our move.
“But I am happy to find out the matter has been resolved. Leadership of the players Union wish to assure you that the Union is ever ready to support you on issues that has to do with your welfare in all of its ramifications. An injury to one, is an injury to all. Solidarity forever.”
