Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has shown his commitment to the development of sports and agriculture by rewarding the winners and runners-up of the 2023 Plateau Football Association Governor’s Cup with fertiliser and cash gifts.
The final match, held between Mangu and Jos North LGAs at the Mangu Mini Stadium in Mangu, saw Mangu emerge victorious with a 1-0 win over their opponents.
Governor Mutfwang’s decision to reward the winners with fertiliser is aimed at encouraging the players to invest in agriculture while pursuing their football careers. Each player of the winning team will receive 10 bags of fertiliser, while those from the runner-up team will receive five bags each. Additionally, players from the third-place team will receive three bags of fertiliser each.
Despite the heavy rain that soaked the pitch during the final match, Governor Mutfwang viewed it as a blessing rather than a misfortune, emphasizing the importance of embracing such conditions and making the most out of them.
In the third-place playoff, Shendam local government emerged victorious over Wase Rock, winning 5-3 on penalties after the match ended 1-1 in regulation time.
The governor’s gesture underscores his dedication to promoting sports development and agriculture as key sectors for the growth and prosperity of Plateau State.
