The Football Club Owners Association of Nigeria on Saturday sent a high-powered delegation to the family of the former chairman of Akwa United FC late Isong Isang in Uyo.
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The delegation was led by the General Manager of Rivers United FC Chief Dr. Okey Kpalukwu and was received on arrival by the family members of the deceased football Administrator.
Speaking during the visit, the leader of the delegation Dr. Okey Kpalukwu said the Association came to sympathize with the family for the loss of their beloved one who was also a frontline member of the Association.
He encouraged Isong’s family to take his death as the will of God and to be consoled that he lived a good life, even as he prayed for the repose of his soul.
Responding on behalf of the family, the wife of the deceased, Mrs Ime Isong expressed appreciation to the Club Owners Association for remembering the family of their colleague.
She thanked them for the visit, and the gifts to the family and prayed for the growth and development of football in Nigeria.
Other Members of the delegation included the Chairman of BOT and Lobi Stars boss Dominic Iorfa, General Manager of Gombe United FC Malam Abubakar Danfulani, Chairman of Dakkada FC Hon. Dickson Aniede, former chairman of MFM FC Godwin Enakhena, Executive Secretary of the Association Chief Alloy Chukwuemeka and the Chairman of Akwa United FC Elder Paul Bassey who was the chief host.
Highlights of the visit were the presentation of a condolence letter and the sum of One million naira to the family aside from group photographs.
Highlights of the visit were the presentation of a condolence letter and the sum of One million naira to the family aside from group photographs.
