The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), on Friday, paid a condolence visit to Nigeria’s ex-international, Tijjani Babangida, over the tragic loss of his son, Fadil and brother, Ibrahim.
The two former Super Eagles’ players were involved in a ghastly road accident which occurred along the Zaria-Kaduna Road on Saturday, May 11, 2024.
It would be recalled that, while Fadil and Ibrahim died in the unfortunate incident, Tijjani Babangida and his wife sustained serious injuries and are currently receiving medical attention.
During the visit, GCEO NNPC Ltd., Mr. Mele Kyari, expressed the company’s heartfelt commiserations to the Babangida family.
Kyari, represented by the company’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer Mr. Olufemi Soneye, prayed for God’s mercy upon the souls of the departed and for a speedy recovery of the ex-footballer and his wife.
Earlier in February 2024, Tijjani Babangida was among a selected team of Nigeria’s ex-internationals, led by the legendary Austin Jay Jay Okocha, who participated in a novelty football match during the grand finale of the 13th NNPC Sports Fiesta, held at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja.
In his response, an elated Babangida expressed his delight to the NNPC Ltd. for identifying with him in his trying period.
The former international stressed that, though lives once lost can never be brought back, the kind gesture by the company will further strengthen his resolve to overcome the predicament.
