Former NDDC Executive Director, Cairo Ojougboh is dead

Former Executive Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Cairo Ojougboh, passed away while watching the AFCON semi-final match between Nigeria and South Africa on Wednesday, February 7.

The incident occurred at a crucial moment in the game, coinciding with the awarding of a penalty kick against Nigeria.

Reports indicate that Ojougboh collapsed as soon as the penalty kick was awarded against Nigeria during the AFCON match in Bouake, Ivory Coast.

His demise has left spectators stunned and saddened by the loss of the former NDDC official, whose contributions extended beyond his role in the commission.

Ojougboh, a former director of projects on the interim board of the NDDC, was also recognized as a prominent figure in Nigerian politics.

As an All Progressives Congress (APC) Chieftain, Director General of the Coalition For Peace and Unity, and former member of the Federal House of Representatives representing Ika Federal Constituency, his influence was widely felt.

The passing of Ojougboh is mourned not only by the political sphere but also by the football community, highlighting his passion for the game and his significant impact on both sectors.

In another part of the nation, the former Governor of Yobe State, Bukar Abba Ibrahim, also passed away on Sunday, February 4, in the holy city of Mecca after battling a prolonged illness at the age of 74.

The news of his demise was conveyed through a press statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Public Affairs, Alhaji Ibrahim Jirgi.

Described as an exceptionally humble and dedicated leader-politician, Ibrahim’s passing was received with shock and sadness.

His contribution to grassroots politicking and his admirable political character were highlighted in the statement, emphasizing the loss felt by the Nigerian political landscape.

Governor Bukar Abba Ibrahim, survived by two wives, nine children, and numerous grandchildren, was laid to rest according to Islamic rites, marking the end of an era for a leader who dedicated his life to serving the people.