By Akeem Busari
The Nigeria Football Supporters’ Club (NFSC) has described as sad and painful, the news of the death of Deji Tinubu, the Special Adviser, Sports to Lagos State governor, Akinwunmi Ambode.
Deji Tinubu reportedly slumped and died yesterday evening in Epe, during a novelty football match between cabinet members of Lagos State government.
In a condolence message released to the press, the National Chairman of NFSC, Rev. Samuel Ikpea, regretted the sudden and unexpected loss of Tinubu, who he described as a complete gentleman and seasoned sports administrator.
Ikpea, in the emotion-laden message, stated that Tinubu’s death came at the wrong time as the state government was moving towards the dream of making Lagos the sports hub in Africa.
“Deji Tinubu’s death remains a rude and unacceptable shock to all of us in the supporters club as well as the sports fraternity.
“On behalf of the NFSC, I want to express our sincere and heartfelt condolence to the government and the good people of Lagos state, and particularly, the sports community, over this sad loss.
“And we pray that God grants his family, relatives and the sports-loving governor of Lagos state, Akinwunmi Ambode, the strength and the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss,” Ikpea said.
