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Plateau Football Association Commends Government’s Investment In Football And The Free Hands Given
The Plateau Football Association (PFA) has commended the Plateau State Government for its continued investment and support for football development under the leadership of Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang.
The Chairman of the PFA, Hon. Prince Dr. Suleiman Yahaya Kwande, gave the commendation while leading members of the Association’s Board on a courtesy visit to the newly appointed Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Hon. Prince Dr. Jonathan Miaphen.
Kwande said the administration’s deliberate attention to sports, particularly football, was already producing positive results across the state.
He disclosed that more than 25 Plateau-born footballers are currently featuring for international clubs, describing the development as evidence of the growing impact of sustained investment in the sport.
According to him, football remains an important platform for youth empowerment, employment creation, economic development and the promotion of Plateau State.
The PFA chairman also pledged the Association’s readiness to deepen collaboration with the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development and other stakeholders to strengthen grassroots football across the state.
He said the Association would continue to mobilise support for the two major football clubs representing Plateau State, with the objective of helping them achieve stronger performances and greater success during the current season.
Hon. Kwande further described the state government’s contribution to football development as unprecedented and said the PFA Board had endorsed its support for Governor Mutfwang’s candidature for a second term.
Responding, Commissioner Jonathan Miaphen thanked the PFA leadership for the visit and assured the delegation of the government’s continued support for football development.
He said his ministry would remain open to partnership with the PFA and other stakeholders committed to taking Plateau football from the grassroots to the international stage.
The Commissioner noted that football has significant potential to create employment and empower young people, while also promoting tourism and showcasing Plateau State’s cultural heritage.
He called for sustained cooperation among government, football administrators, clubs, players and other stakeholders to build a stronger and more vibrant football industry in the state.
The visit featured the presentation of two sets of official PFA tracksuits to the Commissioner and the signing of the visitors’ book by the PFA chairman.
