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Deji Tinubu, former Lagos Sports Commission boss, dies

Ayodeji Tinubu, the erstwhile Special Adviser on Sports to the Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, has been confirmed dead at the General Hospital, Epe.

 

Mr. Tinubu, who was the immediate past Chairman of Lagos State Sports Commission, was confirmed dead on Thursday.

 

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It was gathered that he slumped while participating in a novelty match by members of the Lagos State Government cabinet who are having a retreat in the Epe area of Lagos State.

 

He was a member of the immediate past administration in the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).

 

He was also the younger brother of Wale Tinubu, Oando CEO.

 

He was immediately rushed to a hospital in Epe where he was confirmed dead. Reason for his sudden death is yet unknown. Deji and members of the state executive were in Epe for a retreat.

 

The deceased was formerly the Chairman, Lagos Sports Commission and Special Adviser to the Governor on Sports. He was later made the Special Adviser on Sports alone.

Deji Tinubu (5th From Right) Before His Death

 

At the recent Cabinet reshuffle by Governor Ambode, Deji was redeployed to Commerce and Industry as Special Adviser before his death.

 

May his soul rest in peace, Amen.

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