The organizing Committee of the just concluded Gyang Bere(PHD) Peace and Unity Football Tournament, in conjunction with the Vwang Traditional Council and all the recognized Associations in Vwang District of Plateau State have honoured some individuals believed to have contributed alot to the peaceful coexistence currently being enjoyed in the community.
Speaking to journalists during the award ceremony, the organizing Chairman, Mr. Joseph D. Gyang said it will be unfair if honour is not given to whom is due and as a community that appreciates and don’t take positive things and individuals like this for granted, we deemed it fit to appreciate some individuals that have contributed in one way or the other to the community, we believe that what is worth doing is worth doing well.”
The first on the award list is the Executive Governor of Plateau State, H.E. Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang in recognition of his outstanding leadership skills and his inspiring contributions to sports and youth development in Plateau State and Nigeria at large.
An award was also presented to Hon. Gyang Bere(Ph.D) for positively engaging the Community. According to the awardees, “We are giving you this award in recognition and acknowledgement of your efforts in sports and youth development towards the betterment of Vwang District and Plateau State.”
The organizing Committee of the Hon. Gyang Bere(Ph.D), Peace And Unity Football Tournament in conjunction with the Vwang Traditional Council and the recognized Associations in Vwang District also honoured the Plateau State Football Association Chairman, Hon.(Dr.) Prince Suleiman Yahaya Kwande with an award of football advancement and motivational leadership. According to them: “This award to the PFA Chairman is to acknowledge his exceptional leadership, innovation and impact in sports and being the backbone of the peaceful football tournament in Vwang District and beyond.”
His Royal Highness, Da. Gyang G. Balak, the Gwom Rwey Vwang, was also honoured in recognition of his outstanding support in sports and Youth Development in Vwang District.
Veteran journalist, Mr. Dauda Pam Doyle was also bestowed with the “Award of Sports Pundit for Social Change”, acknowledging him for his contribution, featuring initiatives, promoting and projecting Vwang District Peace And Unity Football Tournament to the World.
Sammy Adesoji was also bestowed upon with an award of Grassroots Football Development. According to the awardees: “We also recognize your efforts in highlighting, promoting and showcasing Vwang District Peaceful and Unity Football Tournament to the World.”
The organizing Committee of this historic award ceremony are:
- Mr Joseph D. Gyang as Chairman,
- Mr.Lochongbali Joshua Pam as Co sponsor,
- Hon. Mathias Pam Dalyop representing vwang development association (VDA)as member,
- Mr James Badung Pam represents Berom youth moulders(BYM) as a member,
- Mr. James Y. Mang as a secretary.
