Tributes As Veteran Sports Writer Ramsey Ugele Is laid To Rest

Followers of sports in Nigeria are mourning the home going of veteran Sports journalist Ramsey Ugele.

The experienced sports reporter died Wednesday, Dec. 3 in Abuja while seeking medical attention following a sudden illness.

Ramsey an elder state man in Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN FCT chapter, a former civil servant also worked as a reporter for New Nigeria newspaper, Abuja Times among others and became popular for his unwavering style of reportage and has been in the sports business for over 30 years.

At his burial ceremony which was held on Saturday, Dec. 13 in Suleja Niger State, friends and family paid their last respect to the fallen icon.

The chairman National Sports Commission, Hon. Gbenga Elegbeleye, who was present at the wake keeping event said: “It is another dark day for sports journalism in Nigeria. We have lost a friend whose bylines will be greatly missed by millions of Nigerians who ardently followed his insightful writing.”

SA to the minister of sports, Patric Omorodion said: “We’ve lost a bright journalist. He was hardworking and humble. He never raised his voice.”

“Ramsey was a professional journalist, he was a bold person and he is never angry, we’ll miss him, but I know he is in paradise”, said former workmate Jude Opara.

“Sports have lost an icon, we have lost one of the best commentators of our time, football in particular will miss him for his down to earth critical analysis of events and we have lost one whose life style is worth emulating.” Chistain Omeruo, who represented NFF President, Amaju Pinick said.

The chairman FCT Coaches Association, Godwin Bamigboye, said: He really helped us in highlighting the successes recorded in football in the FCT over the past decade through world-class coverage.”

The chairman SWAN FCT chapter, Kayode Adeniyi also thanked the Nigerian sports community for supporting the association during “this dark period:”

“Our special thanks goes to the Chairman National Sports Commission, Hon. Gbenga Elegbeleye for personally attending Ramsey’s burial, the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, the Pillar of Sports in Nigeria, Donatus Agu-Ejidike, SA to the minister of sports, Patric Omorodion, the coach of Nigeria U-23 team, Samson Siasia, the FCT Coaches Association, also former African queen of the tracks Mary Onyali Omogbemi and everyone who has supported the association during this period, with you, we know Ramsey’s efforts were not in vain.” Kayode concluded.