Former NDDC Director Slumps, Dies While Watching Nigeria vs South Africa Match

A former Executive Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), and former member of the house of Representatives Cairo Ojougboh, is dead.

A source who spoke to Channels Television correspondent said Ojougboh slumped in his Abuja office while watching the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-final match between Nigeria and South Africa late Wednesday.

Meanwhile In a statement by his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, President Bola Tinubu has sent a condolence message to the family of the former lawmaker, as he prays for the peaceful repose of the departed. The President also comforted his family members and urged them to find strength and hope in God Almighty, who presides over the affairs of men, as well as in the cherished memories and legacy of the late chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

The Super Eagles eventually emerged victorious in the tension-soaked semi-final battle with the Bafana Bafana of South Africa after a penalty shootout.