1980 AFCON CHAMPION CHARLES BASSEY DIES AT 71.(PHOTO)..

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 1980 AFCON Champion Charles Bassey Dies at 71 Charles Bassey, a member of Nigeria’s historic 1980 Africa Cup of Nations-winning squad, has died at the age of 71 after a prolonged illness. He passed away on Saturday in his hometown, Eket, Akwa Ibom State. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) confirmed his death in a statement released on Monday by its General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, describing the loss as part of a “day of double tragedy” following the earlier death of team captain Christian Chukwu. Bassey was part of the Green Eagles team that secured Nigeria’s first AFCON title with a 3-0 victory over Algeria at the National Stadium in Lagos on March 22, 1980. After retiring as a player, he transitioned into coaching and managed several clubs, including Calabar Rovers, Mobil Pegasus, BCC Lions, Flash Flamingoes, Akwa United, and Wikki Tourists. His passing brings the number of deceased members of the 1980 squad to nine.

RIVER STATE SET TO REVAMP KESLEY HARRISON HOSPITAL.{PHOTOS}.#PRESS RELEASE.

 

      *Also to revitalise Dental and Maxilo-Facial Hospital

*Approves 472,92.88million Naira for the rehabilitation of Zoological Garden
Rivers State Executive Council has approved the revamping of the Kelsey Harrison Hospital located in Port Harcourt Local Government Area.
This was part of the resolutions reached at its meeting presided over by Governor Nyesom Wike at Government House, Port Harcourt on Wednesday, September 9, 2020.
Briefing journalists at the end of the meeting, the Commissioner for Health, Prof. Princewill Chike said the Council also approved the revitalisation of the Dental and Maxilo-Facial Hospital .
Prof. Chike explained that with the approval, the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital(RSUTH) would get accreditation for internship for Dental Residency training by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria.
He also said Council approved the review of the Operational Agreement between the State Government and Ashes to Ashes Funeral Limited on the management of the mortuary at RSUTH.
The proposed agreement, he said, will provide an opportunity for RSUTH to train Pathologists and Morticians for the State.
Prof. Chike said an implementation committee has also been set up for the actualisation of the approvals.
Also speaking, the Commissioner for
Culture and Tourism, Mrs. Tonye Oniyide said the Council approved the sum of 472, 92,88 million naira for the rehabilitation of the Port Harcourt Zoological Garden.
Mrs Oniyide explained that the approved sum would be used to renovate the administrative block, museum, staff quarters, snack kiosk and the general conveniences.
Also to be rehabilitated is the retaining walls, gate house, outside perimeter wire mesh and remodeling of the front gate of the premises.
Mrs Oniyide said the rehabilitation when completed, would boost tourism development in the State.
Paulinus Nsirim
Commissioner for Information and Communications
September 9, 2020.
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