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Minister, Atheletics World Pay Tributes to Adu

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5 years ago

May 11, 2020

Minister, Atheletics World Pay Tributes to Adu

Youth and Sports Development Minister Mr. Sunday Dare has expressed deep shock over the death of athletics coach Adu Uruemu, describing it as a huge loss to Nigeria and the atheletics family.

According to Dare, “I received the news of the death of Adu with great shock and pain. He was so committed to the development of notable athletes and his death has left a big vacuum that would be difficult to fill. My condolences goes to his family and daughter. May his soul rest in peace”.

In her tribute, Mrs Maria Worphil said his death is very sad and a huge loss to athletics.”Adu’s death is very sad, but we cannot question God. He was such a dedicated, reliable and organized coach. He was also a gentleman. We shall miss him, but God knows best.

Mary Onyali described him as a grassroot coach who was responsible for the discovery of so many talents like U.S based Ruth Usoro. “His death is a big setback for athletics because he was such a loyal and trustworthy person. I am personally saddened by his death because he was so dedicated to athletics.”

Secretary General of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria Niyi Beyioku said, “Sad and unfortunate for athletics. He was such an influencial coach among the athletes. May God grant him eternal rest.”

Leonie Etong from Cameroun said ” We have lost a gem. May God Almighty grant him eternal rest and be with the family he left behind.”

Cassien Ntahimpera from Burundi said, “Adu, our friend just left us. It is really sad. He was a dynamic, courageous and organized man. On behalf of the Association of Burudian Veteran Athletes, and AFM in particular, we offer our sincere condolences to the family.”

Before his death, Adu was the Head Coach of the Arena Athletics Academy , Chairman of the Africa Masters Athletics. He had also worked as a coach with the Plateau State Sports Council.
He was born on 3rd August 1965.

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FG To Seize Mortgaged Property of Defualting Retiring Public Servants

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2 days ago

April 23, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

Federal Government Staff Housing Loans Board will henceforth seize mortgaged properties of retiring federal public servants who failed to fully repay the housing loans advanced to them by the board.

In a statement issued by the Staff Housing Loans Board Head, Information & PRU Obiechina Ngozi on Wednesday in Abuja reveals that this is in accordance with the Public Service Rules 021002 (p) as issued by the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation.

The OHCSF sent out the memo as a reminder for the federal public servants who are about to retire to adhere strictly to the provisions of the Public Service Rules.

The memo reads; “I am directed to bring to your attention the provision of Public Service Rule (PSR) 021002 (p), which mandates all public servants to obtain a Certificate of Non-indebtedness to the Federal Government Staff Housing Loans Board (FGSHLB) and any MDA Staff Multipurpose Cooperative Society, as issued by the OHCSF, as a prerequisite for retirement.”

“Further to the above, it should be noted that in the event of exiting the service prior to full repayment of the housing loan advanced by the FGSHLB, the Board shall exercise its legal right to seize the mortgaged property.”

Speaking on the above, Salamatu Ladi Ahmed, Executive Secretary, FGSHLB, reiterated that the warning is also for retired officers who defaulted.
She stated that the management of the Board, on its part, is compiling the list of all retired federal public servants who are still owing the housing loans they obtained while in service, to be sent to relevant regulatory agencies to recover the debts from them.

FGSHLB is committed to ensuring that all public servants comply with this rule and obtain the necessary Certificate of Non-indebtedness before retirement, and urge all those affected to take immediate action and settle any outstanding debts or liabilities with the Board.

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