Organizers of the Bayelsa State Governor’s Football Tournament Season 6, (Prosperity Cup 2024) say it will put together a one-day refresher course for the national referees’ council, Bayelsa chapter.
According to a statement issued on Friday by the Director General of the competition, the refresher course which is in partnership with the Bayelsa State Football Association, is aimed at enhancing officiating skills of the referees and equipping them with updated information on the game, in line with best global practices.
It said resource persons billed for the seminar include Mr Chukwudi Chukwujekwu (FIFA RTD) and Mrs Felicia Okugbawa Okonji (FIFA RTD).
The one-day event will have Hon (Dr) Baralatei Daniel Igali, Commissioner for Sports Development as the Special Guest of Honour, while Mrs. Grace Alagoa, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Sports Development, will be the Guest of Honour.
Barr. Poubeni Ogun, the Chairman Bayelsa Football Association will be the Chairman of the Occasion, Mr. Perela Aboroson, Tournament Director, Prosperity Cup Season 6, will serve as the Host of the event, while the Chief Host is Mr Ono K. Akpe, Director General, Prosperity Cup.
Other Special Guests are Mr. Kelechi Mejuobi, Deputy President Nigeria Football Referees Association, and Chief Patimidi Tukuru, Permanent Secretary Ministry of Special Projects.
The one-day refresher course is slated for Saturday 25th May, 2024, at 10am, and will be held at the Earnest Ikoli Press Center.
The statement urged all referees in the state to dress in their Prosperity Cup Jersey.
