Ogunjobi's Death, A Monumental Loss - Dilichukwu

Ogunjobi's Death, A Monumental Loss - Dilichukwu

By Niyi Busari

Director, FCT Sports Department, Chief Mrs. Dilichukwu Onyendinma has described the shocking death of former Secretary-General of NFF, Chief Taiwo Ogunjobi as an irreplaceable loss to all football fraternity not only in Africa but the world at large.

Dilichukwu who is yet to come to terms since the bad news broke on Monday, prayed that God Almighty give the family the fortitude to bear the loss.

"I'm shocked to hear of Chief Ogunjobi's death. He was a seasoned administrator and had contributed immensely to the development of sports in Nigeria. All football stakeholders all over the world will miss him.

"I commiserate with his immediate family members, the Osun football Association and other football stakeholders who knew or worked with him. He has left an indelible mark and a vacuum in football administration in the country.

"May God grant his soul eternal rest and his family, the fortitude to bear this loss." She concluded.

Ogunjobi until his death was the Chairman Osun state Football Association.