The Bayelsa State Government on Thursday unveiled experienced football coach, Abdul Maikaba, as the new Technical Adviser of Bayelsa United, charging him to guide the club back to the Nigeria Premier Football League next season following its relegation.
The unveiling was performed by the Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Dr Peter Akpe, who said Governor Douye Diri had directed the newly inaugurated Interim Management Board, led by Dr Peter Singabele, to ensure the club secured immediate promotion to the top flight.
Akpe said the government remained committed to restoring Bayelsa United to the NPFL and expressed confidence in the new technical crew.
“As a government, we are committed to ensuring Bayelsa United returns to the NPFL next season. That is the responsibility given to the Interim Management Board, and we believe the new technical crew has the experience and capacity to achieve that objective,” he said.
He described Maikaba’s appointment as a demonstration of the government’s determination to reposition the club among Nigeria’s top football sides.
