The Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Honorable Desmond Enabulele, has announced the immediate dissolution of the Board of Bendel Insurance Football Club.
This, according to him, is part of efforts to reposition the club ahead of the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season.
Enabulele in a statement by his Media Officer, Wilson Edoko, confirmed the appointment of Emperor Jarret Tenebe as the new Chairman of Bendel Insurance FC.
He succeeds former Edo State deputy governor, Comrade Philip Shaibu, who was recently appointed Director General of the National Institute for Sports (NIS) by President Bola Tinubu.
This decision, he noted is in line with the broader objective to revamp Edo’s sports infrastructure in accordance with Governor Monday Okpebholo’s vision.
Enabulele stated that Bendel Insurance finished last season in fifth place, and with Emperor Tenebe’s wealth of experience in football management, they are confident he will take the club to greater heights.
Emperor Tenebe, who also serves as the Edo State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), expressed his appreciation for the appointment and pledged to build on the club’s achievements.
“I am well-versed in football administration and always strive for excellence. I thank the Chairman of the Sports Commission and the Board for this opportunity.
We will hit the ground running and work to consolidate on Bendel Insurance’s recent successes,” Tenebe said.
An official unveiling ceremony for Emperor Tenebe as the new Chairman of Bendel Insurance FC is scheduled for next week. Details will be announced in due course.
