The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Ltd, paid a condolence visit to former Super Eagles star, Tijjani Babangida, over the tragic loss of his son, Fadil and brother, Ibrahim Babangida, as a result of a ghastly road accident.
The incident occurred on Saturday, May 11th, 2024, along the Zaria-Kaduna Road in Northern Nigeria. Babangida and his wife also sustained serious injuries and are currently receiving medical attention.
During the visit, GCEO NNPC Ltd, Mele Kyari, represented by the Company’s Chief Corporate Communication’s Officer, Olufemi Soneye, expressed the Company’s heartfelt commiserations to the Babangida family. They prayed for God’s mercy upon the souls of the departed and for a speedy recovery of the ex-footballer and his wife.
In his response, an elated Babangida expressed his delight to NNPC Ltd for identifying with him in his trying period. He stressed that although lives once lost can never be brought back, the Company’s kind gesture will further strengthen his resolve to overcome the predicament.
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.
The event was held at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital city.
