The Management of Nigeria National League has sent its deepest condolences to the entire Management, Players, the immediate family and people of Yobe State over the shocking demise of the club Chairman and Commissioner for youths and sports development, Hon. Goni Bukar Lawan, popurlarly called “Bugon”, who died on Wednesday 3rd August, 2022.
Hon. Goni met his sudden death in a fatal auto crash along Kano – Damaturu express way.
Chief Operating Officer, Nigeria National League, Mr. Emmanuel Adesanya, struck by the sad news described it as a big loss to the football family but went philosophical when said “We surely belong to God and to Him we shall return”
Adesanya prayed God to grant the deceased jannatul firdaus (Heavenly paradise), forgive his sins and make his grave a place of comfort and light. Ameen.
Late Honourable Goni Bukar Lawan was a two time former member House of Representatives, Chairman house Committee on Sports and Vice Chairman Nigeria National League Club Owners Association (NALCOMA).
Honourable Bugon who is survived by his two wives and children has since been buried according to Islamic rites.
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