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Friday, 10 June 2016

READ EX-PRESIDENT JONATHAN AND VP OSINBAJO'S HEARTFELT TRIBUTES TO STEPHEN KESHI

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Former president Goodluck Jonathan and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, have joined the world to pay heartfelt tributes to the deceased former Super Eagles captain and coach, Stephen Okechekwu Keshi.

The Big Boss, as he was fondly called, died in the early hours of Wednesday, June 8, and according to reports, the 54-year-old suffered a cardiac arrest.
Vice president Yemi Osinbajo took to his twitter handle to immensely extol the Big Boss noting that, Keshi’s exploits with the Nigerian national team brought unity and joy to many across the nation.

“His personal triumphs and pursuits as a world-class professional footballer inspired many young talented sportsmen and women around Africa to strive for excellence,” Osinbajo said.

“His feats within and outside the country, are a rich legacy, which will continue to live on in our hearts.”

The news of the sudden death of Mr. Stephen Keshi saddens our Nation. pic.twitter.com/dnhliq29re
— Prof Yemi Osinbajo (@ProfOsinbajo) June 8, 2016

On behalf of the people and Government of Nigeria, I commiserate with the family of Mr. Stephen Keshi on this tragic loss.
— Prof Yemi Osinbajo (@ProfOsinbajo) June 8, 2016

As captain and coach of our national football team, his service, dedication and achievements...
— Prof Yemi Osinbajo (@ProfOsinbajo) June 8, 2016

...including lifting the African Nations Cup both as a player and then as a coach, remain a great testament to the value of hard work.
— Prof Yemi Osinbajo (@ProfOsinbajo) June 8, 2016

His personal triumphs and pursuits as a world-class professional footballer inspired many young talented sportsmen and women around Africa.
— Prof Yemi Osinbajo (@ProfOsinbajo) June 8, 2016

Our thoughts are with his children at this time of sadness especially so soon after the loss of their mother.
— Prof Yemi Osinbajo (@ProfOsinbajo) June 8, 2016

We send our deepest condolences to them and also to the countless friends he made in a lifetime of service.
— Prof Yemi Osinbajo (@ProfOsinbajo) June 8, 2016

Source: https://thewhistler.ng/story/read-osinbajo-and-jonathan-s-touching-tribute-to-stephen-keshi

On his own part, former president Goodluck Jonathan described Keshi as a great patriot and worthy ambassador for Nigeria, adding that the former coach brought glory to not only Nigeria but across Africa.

“Keshi was driven by a high sense of patriotism and dedication which motivated him to always ply his craft from the front, leading his nation to win the prestigious continental football trophy at pivotal moments, both as captain and coach,” Jonathan said in a statement by his media adviser Ikechukwu Eze.

“I still keep a personal recollection of the time I received the 2013 Nation’s Cup from victorious Keshi and his team as President, on behalf of all Nigerians. It was a moment of pride and strength for our country.” the former president said.
Source: https://thewhistler.ng/story/read-osinbajo-and-jonathan-s-touching-tribute-to-stephen-keshi

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