The Chairman, House Committee on Sports in the Federal House of Representatives, Ekene Adams, has died aged 39.
Adams who reportedly passed on in the early hours of Tuesday after a prolonged illness, was the member representing Chikun/Kajuru Federal Constituency of Kaduna State in lower Nigerian legislative chamber.
Until his death, Adams was involved in generating funds and support for the Nigerian contingents at the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics.
His death was greeted with shock and disbelief by the sporting fraternity in Nigeria owing to his focus on the development of grassroots sports, especially football.
Adams’ remarkable exploits in sports started with Kada City FC, where he served as General Manager, recording unprecedented success with the Kaduna-based side which gained NPFL promotion in 2019.
He later served as General Manager of Remo Stars.
His dedication and desire to promote sports in the grassroots saw Adams sojourn into politics and clinched the House of Representatives seat of Chikun/Kajuru Federal Constituency during the 2023 general elections.
With deep regret, we announce the death of the club’s former General Manager, Hon. Ekene Adams.
Ekene was a pillar of our club. His dedication and passion for the beautiful game will never be forgotten.
All club activities are hereby put on hold until further notice. pic.twitter.com/dbSfR93uip
— Remo Stars Sports Club (@RemoStarsSC) July 16, 2024
Despite being a first-time member, Ekene Adams became the Chairman of the House Committee on Sports where he served until his demise.
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abass Tajudeen, Sports Minister, John Owan Enoh, President Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Ibrahim Gusau and a host of other dignitaries have paid a condolence visit to Adams’ house.
