Nigerian Lawmaker, Ekene Abubakar Adams, Dies at 39

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The House of Representatives has announced with sadness the passing of Rep. Ekene Abubakar Adams (LP, Kaduna) on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at the age of 39.

Rep. Adams was a dedicated public servant, sports administrator, and philanthropist who chaired the House Committee on Sports.

According to the House Spokesman, Rep. Akin Rotimi Jr., Rep. Adams was a kind and gentle humanitarian loved by all who knew him.

He was a first-term member representing the Chikun/Kajuru Federal Constituency of Kaduna State and was passionate about grassroots sports development in Nigeria.

The House of Representatives extended its heartfelt condolences to Rep. Adams’ family, friends, constituents, and the government and people of Kaduna State.

He said: “The House of Representatives is saddened to announce the passing of a dear member of the 10th Assembly, Rep. Ekene Abubakar Adams (LP, Kaduna), who died early Tuesday, at the age of 39”.

“Rep. Adams was a dedicated public servant, passionate sports administrator, and kind philanthropist who, until his demise, chaired the House Committee on Sports. He was a first-term member of the House of Representatives, representing the good people of Chikun/Kajuru Federal Constituency of Kaduna State”

“The dear departed lawmaker was a kind and gentle humanitarian, loved by all who knew him. His dedication to the development of grassroots sports in Nigeria was unwavering, and his contributions to the House will be deeply missed”

“The House of Representatives extends heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, constituents of our dear colleague, as well as the good people and Government of Kaduna State”

“May God grant his family and loved ones the strength to bear this irreparable loss, and may his soul find rest in the bosom of the Almighty”, he added.

 

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