The family of late Chief Taiwo Ogunjobi (Skippo) has issued an emotional statement of appreciation to all soccer lovers and the general public for the love, condolences and prayers they keep giving over the death of the former secretary-general of then Nigeria Football Association (NFA).
Sports247.ng reports that, while also revealing that burial rights for the late soccer administrator will hold from March 13 to 15th in Ibadan, the deceased’s younger brother, Rotimi Ogunjobi noted how the football community at home and abroad mourned the renowned technocrat, who died early February 11 at University College Hospital (UCH) in Ibadan.
Rotimi Ogunjobi said the family is grateful for the sympathy and support they have received since the pasing of the 65 year-old ex-national team player and administrator, who was also later former general manager of Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan.
The family also thanked Nigerians and people across the world at large, who have directly or indirectly offered heart-felt condolences, support and well wishes during their trying period.
The statement read: “Whilst we consider it a heavy loss to the family, we have since his death realised that our ‘Taiwo’ is not just ours but one that the sporting community and the nation at large loved and respected so much.
“Though pained beyond comprehension, we are consoled by the many comforting messages from across the sporting world.
“We firmly believe he could only have gone to a better place, where if football is played he will once again excel as a talented natural leader. We are delighted to have shared him with Nigeria, even the world.
“The final burial rites of the deceased would hold from Wednesday, March 13 to Friday, March 15 in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. Full details of events would be published at a later date.”
