Sports Minister, NPFL Club owners mourn passing away of House of Reps. Sports Committee Chairman

Nigeria’s Sports Minister, Senator John Enoh and the NPFL Club owners forum have sent out message mourning the passing away of Hon. Ekene Adams.

Sports Minister, Senator John Enoh said: “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.”

Honourable Ekene Adams passed away after a period of illness. Until his passing, he served as the chairman of the House Committee on Sports.

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

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

Also, the umbrella body of premier league football clubs in Nigeria, Nigeria Premier Football League Club Owners Association of Nigeria (NPFL) expressed shocked by the death of Honourable Ekene Adams.

Chief Okey Kpalukwu, Chairman of the body made this known on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, in Abuja while condoling members of the football family.

“The sudden death of Hon Ekene Abubakar is devastating. He was vibrant and full of life. Someone who lived for the beautiful game as a player and as an actuate administrator.

“This is really sad. We pray that God grants the family he left behind the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss”.