Tinubu, excellent administrator ―Dalung

The Minister of Youth and Sports, Barrister Solomon Dalung has expressed deep shock following the sudden demise of the first Chairman of the Lagos State Sports Commission, Mr Deji Tinubu.

He also described the late board member of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) as a progressive Nigerian who realised and pursued the dream of a greater and better Nigeria through sports development.

“We have interacted so well over the last couple of months since the Lagos state government through him then as the Chairman of Lagos State Sports Commission and Special Adviser to his Excellency on Sports, muted the idea of renovating the National Stadium, Lagos.

“His level of intelligence and calmness in the face of challenges was excellent. Working closely with him over the last one year on the proposed Lagos National Stadium project, reinforced my belief that with the help of bright young Nigerians who are in abundant supply home and abroad, the country would be great again,” Dalung said.

Dalung added: “He was a complete gentleman who was humble to a fault. He was one of those few journalists who blazed the trail in their chosen careers and metamorphosed into sports administration when he became the Chairman of the Lagos State Football Association and was elected as an executive board member of the Nigeria Football Federation.”

While expressing deep shock over the news, Dalung prayed that God will console the Lagos state Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode and give the good people of Lagos, the sports fraternity and his immediate family members the fortitude to bear this painful loss.