LMC Confirms Akwa Starlets New Name As Dakkada International

The League Management Company (LMC) also approved the change of name of Akwa Starlets to Dakkada International FC of Uyo following their full compliance with requirements for change of name.

In closing the letter, the LMC also informed the club that there shall be costs payable for change of name and for the change of NPFL branding materials which shall be paid on fulfillment of the stated requirements.

In a related development, the LMC has written to notify all NPFL clubs that the club formally known as Akwa Starlets is now to be known and addressed as Dakkada International FC in all matches and activities of the league. The approval letter dated December 11 and also signed by Abubakar read in part, “this is to inform you that Dakkada International FC has complied with all requirements for change of name of Akwa Starlets”.

Following an application to the LMC for a change of name at the start of the season, the Management of the Uyo-based club was advised by the LMC to complete the process of change of name with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and also meet all other statutory requirements in line with the nation’s Company and Allied Matters Act