Sports Minister Condoles With Sports Sector, Family of Late Honourable Ekene Adams: Says Hon. Ekene deep passion for sports was exemplary
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The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh extends his deepest condolences to the family of Honourable Ekene Adams, the member representing Chikun/Kajuru federal constituency and the Chairman of the House Committee on Sports, who has sadly passed away.
Senator Enoh expressed his sadness, stating, "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."
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.
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