The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) led the tribute for bereaved former Chairman of Lagos State Sports Commission, Deji Tinubu.
Tinubu passed away on Thursday while partaking in novelty match in the Epe area of the state.
The game was part of a three-game retreat for members of the State Executive Council, Body of Permanent Secretaries and heads of government agencies and parastatals held at Jubilee Chalet, Epe.
Tinubu, until his death, was Special Adviser to Governor Akinwunmi Ambode on Commerce.
However, the nephew of former Governor of the state, Bola Tinubu, is fondly remembered for his involvement in sports.
A popular sports presenter, Tinubu was also a former executive committee of Nigeria’s apex football body.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of former Executive Committee member of the NFF, Mr. Deji Tinubu following his sudden demise last night. We are still in shock as we pray for the repose of his soul. #RIPDejiTinubu pic.twitter.com/b42LMrPu68
— The NFF 🇳🇬 (@thenff) January 26, 2018
Deji Tinubu. I can’t deal. Seriously. I can’t
RIP brother
— Colin NOT Collins (@ColinUdoh) January 25, 2018
Good night DEJI TINUBU (5TH LEFT, EARLIER TODAY, BEFORE HIS SUDDEN DEATH)… Rest in Peace, dear Brother… pic.twitter.com/HvM1tDnjYK
— Dele Momodu Ovation (@DeleMomodu) January 25, 2018
Deji Tinubu is dead. Slumped while playing football this afternoon and died this evening. I am too sad and shocked right now. https://t.co/IlCjkY8FX7
— Oma Akatugba (@omaakatugba) January 25, 2018
It completely shatters my heart to do this. RIP @dejitinubu.
— Babanla (@biolakazeem) January 25, 2018
I DON’T EVER TYPE IN UPPER CASE BUT MY HEART IS HEAVY HEARING OF THE DEMISE OF MY DEAR BROTHER DEJI TINUBU… IT’S A RUDE SHOCK BUT GOD BE PRAISED IN ALL CIRCUMSTANCES…
BLESSED BE GOD ALMIGHTY, WHO KNOWS ALL AND IS ALL IN ALL#RestOnDT— Mozez Praiz (@Mpraiz) January 25, 2018
I grew up listening to Deji Tinubu on Cool FM. 7:45am to 8am. This is a really sad news. May his soul Rest In Peace. This is shocking a news. Prayers to the loved ones he left behind.
— JJ. Omojuwa (@Omojuwa) January 25, 2018
Really shocked to hear about the passing of Deji Tinubu, he blessed morning radio with his knowledge of football. I cannot believe he has gone just like that, such cruel fate. Our condolences to his family and friends.
— Lolade Adewuyi (@Jololade) January 25, 2018
