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.

ANAMBRA STATE GOVT COMMENCES REBRANDING OF OKADA RIDERS. (PHOTOS).


Anambra State Government Commences Rebranding Of Okada Riders

Anambra State Government has commenced the  rebranding of commercial motorcyclists popularly known as Okada raiders in the state. 

The Commissioner for Transport, Mrs. Patricia Igwebuike stated this during the flag off of the  enrollment of the motorcyclists in the state into the data base of the state ministry of Transport. 

The flag-off held in Nanka, Orumba North Council Area.

Addressing the gathering, Mrs. Igwebuike said that meeting is important as a way to sensitize and educate motorcyclists on government policies and programmes and to make it known that the ongoing enrollment is free of charge, which after registration, each rider is entitled to identification number and vest.

According to Commissioner Igwebuike, motorcyclists should endeavor to pay the weekly state government levies to avoid penalties and explained that any registered commercial motorcyclist who pays his due as at when due will be enrolled into Anambra Health Insurance Scheme.

The Transport commissioner commended the convener of the event, Mr. Emeka Uganeme for the procurement of helmets for motorcyclists in the area and challenged other well-meaning individuals to emulate such deeds.

The Chairman of the event, Chief Damian Okeke-Ogene urged commercial transporters to always ensure they take care of their health needs before plying the roads as their health and attitude will determine their use of the road.

The convener of the event, Architect Uganeme said that he intends to contribute to his community especially because of loss of lives by motorists and residents of the town, and advised the people to always use helmet when boarding a bike as life has no duplicate.

He assured the state government that the community through the various pits of motorcyclists will ensure compliance and key into the state government activities.    
 
Lectures on safety on roads by men of Federal Roads Safety Corps, FRSC, formed the highpoints of the event.

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