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SWAN mourns Late Reps Committee Chairman On Sports, Condole Family Members, Others
The leadership of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has expressed shock over the demise of House of Representives Committee Chairman on Sports Honourable Ekene Abubakar Adams.
SWAN President, Mr. Isaiah Benjamin, in a statement through the Association’s Secretary-General, Amb. Ikenna Okonkwo on Tuesday described Hon. Ekene’s death as irreparable while commiserating with his immediate family, Football fraternity, National Assembly and the entire sporting sector.
“To say I’m sad about the demise of Hon. Ekene is by far an under-statement. I’m still shock and is unbelievable that a man of his calibre and quality is no more. Hon. Ekene who has been a long close friend of the sporting media is a man worthy of emulation.
“Sincerely, Hon. Ekene lived well within his short stay on earth. I really find it difficult to believe he is no more on this side of living. I pray that his good deeds on earth will keep his memories alive with all of us,” he said.
Before emerging as the member representing Chikun/Kajiru Federal Constituency of Kaduna State in the House of Representatives in 2023, Hon. Ekene was the General Manager of the Nigerian Premier Football League side, Remo Stars and Kada City.
He was also a footballer and has played other crucial roles within Nigeria’s sporting arena.
He passed on early Tuesday morning July 16, 2024 in an Abuja hospital.
Ikenna Okonkwo
Secretary-General, SWAN
July 16, 2024
