By Daily Sports on August 19, 2019
Chief Oyuki Jackson-Obaseki, first Chairman of the Nigeria Premier League (NPL) but now Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), and a former 2nd Vice Chairman of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is dead.
He died on Sunday after a protracted illness at the age of 75.
His eldest son, Junior, said his father never allowed the illness dictate his circumstances
According to him: “We thank God for the life he lived. He lived up to 75 years. Old age is a privilege.
“We thank God for the privilege. It has pleased God to take him.
“He had a sense of humour. He left on his terms. He was down for some time but he never allowed his sickness to dictate his circumstances.
“He was always on point and a happy man. In football, he showed his dynamism, sagacity and passion for the game.”
Meanwhile, a condolence register has been opened at his Benin City residence. (NAN)
•Photo shows late NPFL Chairman Oyuki Obaseki
Source Daily Sports
Posted August 19, 2019
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