The President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), Engr Habu Ahmed Gumel lost his wife, Hajia Ladi Habu Ahmed in the early hours of Tuesday 20th October, 2020 at a Private Hospital in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
In a release signed by the Secretary General of the Nigeria Olympic Committee, Banji Oladapo stated thus, “With heavy heart but with total submission to the will of Almight God, the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) announced the call to glory of Hajia Ladi Habu Ahmed, the wife of our President, Engr. Habu Ahmed Gumel.
Hajia Ladi Habu Ahmed, aged 61, was a beloved and caring mother who died of a protracted illness.
She is survived by the husband, Engr Habu Ahmed Gumel and four lovely children and has since been laid to rest according to Islamic rites.
Meanwhile, the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (FCT Chapter) has felicitated with the President of Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) Engr. Habu Gumel over the death of his wife, Hajia Ladi Habu.
In a press statement issued in Abuja, SWAN Chairman Comrade Ndubueze Chidoka expressed shock over the demise of NOC President’s wife.
Comrade Chidoka who spoke of the supportive role which the late wife had extended to her husband while alive said, “Receiving the news of her death early Tuesday was shocking to me.
“The entire sports writers are in a mourning mood. We are solidly with Engr. Gumel, a man of high commitment and dedication to duties at this time of grief.
“I prayed that almighty Allah will give him and the entire family the fortitude to bear the loss. I also pray that Allah forgive and receive Hajia Ladi in peace.”
