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FCT FA expresses Shock Over Death of Ex Referees President Tade Azeez

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2 years ago

April 29, 2025

The FCT Football Association Chairman, Alhaji Adam Mouktar Mohammed on behalf of the FCT Football family is expressing his heartfelt condolences to the Nigeria Referees Association, the Lagos State Football Association and the immediate family of the former President of Nigeria Referee Association, Otumba Tade Azeez.

The FCT FA Chairman, Alhaji Adam Mouktar Mohammed, commiserates with the Football family and immediate family of Otunba Azeez was reported to have given up the ghost at about 2.45pm on Friday, 25th April 2025, after a brief illness at age 63.

Alhaji Adam Mouktar Muhammed described the demise of the former Vice Chairman of the Lagos State Football Association as great loss to not only football, but sports in general.

“This is coming to us in the FCT as a shock. Only a few days ago, we were mourning the death of former FIFA referee Bosede Momoh. This is not just a loss, but a heavy loss.

“All we can say is that we pray that Almighty Allah grant his soul eternal rest. Grant his family and friends, and Nigeria football’s family the fortitude to bear this great loss.” Alhaji Mouktar described the late Tade as an eminent stakeholder in Nigeria football, who during his lifetime contributed immensely to the growth and development of the game.

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Nigeria Volleyball Reporters Congratulates Oguntimehin On Election As Fct Swan Chairman

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1 day ago

November 12, 2026

The Gleamer

The Nigeria Volleyball Reporters Association (NVRA) has congratulated Tolu Oguntimehin on his election as Chairman of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Chapter.

NVRA described his emergence as an opportunity to strengthen sports journalism and advance the welfare of members.

Oguntimehin emerged victorious at the FCT SWAN elective congress held on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, defeating his challenger, Raphael Ekpang, by 88 votes to four.

In a congratulatory message, the Chairman of Nigeria Volleyball Reporters, Alhaji Ganiyu Oloyede described the election outcome as a testament to the confidence reposed in Oguntimehin by members of the association.

Oloyede expressed optimism that the new chairman would bring purposeful leadership, inclusiveness and renewed commitment to the development of sports journalism in the FCT.

He stressed that the responsibility of leading the association goes beyond occupying an office.

Oloyede noted that the new administration must prioritise members’ welfare, professional development, unity and the protection of their collective interests.

The NVR chairman also challenged the incoming leadership to create an enabling environment where sports journalists can thrive professionally, gain greater access to sporting events and contribute meaningfully to the growth of Nigerian sports.

He particularly welcomed Oguntimehin’s commitment to establishing a ₦200 million financial base for the association, describing the proposed initiative as an ambitious step towards building a financially stronger and more sustainable SWAN FCT.

Oloyede further emphasised the importance of collaboration among sports journalists, sports federations, government institutions and other stakeholders, maintaining that stronger partnerships would create more opportunities for members and improve the quality of sports reporting.

He urged the new executive to embrace transparency, accountability and open communication while ensuring that every member feels represented in the administration.

The Nigeria Volleyball Reporters reaffirmed its readiness to work with the new SWAN FCT leadership in promoting sports journalism, strengthening professional relationships and projecting Nigerian sports positively.

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