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Sports Minister condoles with family of late federal lawmaker, Ekene Adams

"Honourable Ekene was deeply passionate about sports and played a significant role in the growth and development of sports in Nigeria"

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The Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Enoh, has extended his deepest condolences to the family of the late Rep. Ekene Adams, who represented Chikun/Kajuru federal constituency and Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Sports.

In a statement by Diana-Mary Nsan, the Special Assistant on Media, on Tuesday, Enoh expressed his sadness, stating that he was a sportsman par excellence who not only played the game but also administered and invested in it.

He said: “Honourable Ekene was deeply passionate about sports and played a significant role in the growth and development of sports in Nigeria.

“I offer my heartfelt condolences to Honourable Ekene’s family. He was a sportsman par excellence who not only played the game, but also administered and invested in it.

“We will miss his wealth of experience and the passion he brought to sports.”

Reflecting on their recent interactions, Senator Enoh added, “We were discussing Nigeria’s preparations for the Olympic Games, and he consistently demonstrated his patriotism and leadership.

“Honourable Ekene was a kind and gentle humanitarian, loved by all who knew him. His dedication to the development of grassroots sports in Nigeria was solid, and his contributions to the house will be deeply missed.”

He also served as CEO of Kada City Football Club and general manager of Remo Stars at various times before winning the House of Representatives seat in the 2023 general election.

The Minister of Sports, the Permanent Secretary, Mrs. Tinuke Watti, the President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee, Engr. Habu Gumel, the Speaker, and members of the House of Representatives, among others, were present to condole with the family.

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