The House of Representatives on Tuesday announced the death of its 39-year-old member representing Chikun/Kajuru Federal Constituency of Kaduna State Ekene Abubakar Adams.
Adams who was elected into the House on the platform of Labour Party died early Tuesday, Akin Rotimi, spokesperson for the Green Chamber said in a statement.
According to the statement, Adams was the chairman of the House Committee on Sports before his death.
He reportedly died after a brief illness.
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“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,”
Rotimi said in the statement.“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,”
The death of Adams is coming barely a week after another lawmaker representing Ibadan North Federal Constituency, Hon Musliudeen Olaide Akinremi passed on
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