Nigerians on social media mourn the death of Governor Ambode’s aide, Deji Tinubu who slumped and died on a football pitch

Today, many Nigerians woke up to the devastating news of Deji Tinubu’s death.

Until his death, Deji Tinubu was formerly the Chairman, Lagos Sports Commission and Special Adviser to the Governor on Sports. At the recent Cabinet reshuffle by Governor Ambode, Deji was redeployed to Commerce and Industry as Special Adviser

According to reports, he slump while playing football at a Retreat with the Governor in Epe, he was taken to the Charlet clinic but was later rushed to the General Hospital in EPE when condition didn’t improve and he later died hours after.

The news of Deji Tinubu’s death is too shocking to comprehend. He was everybody’s favorite friend on radio. He made you fall in love with football analysis. He will be surely missed.

— Yinka Ogunnubi (@yinkanubi) 25 January 2018

Uncle Deji Tinubu is dead ke.

Worked side by side for 5years, Fine gentleman

Kai this isnt news one should be waking up to abeg.

God pls comfort the family and friends he has left behind

— Cinderella Man (@Osi_Suave) 26 January 2018

Deji Tinubu and Deji Omotoyinbo revolutionised football analysis in Nigeria. Thoroughly enjoyed 90mins back then. So sad to hear of DT’s passing

— Obi (@theOHbee) 26 January 2018

“He slump while playing football this evening at Retreat with Governor in Epe, took to the Charlet clinic but was later rushed to the General Hospital in EPE when condition didn’t improve…. unfortunately, we lost Uncle Deji Tinubu is gone.”

Omg! Just like that??😱😭

— ‘funso BENSON (@dafunzee) 25 January 2018

I had a plans to organise “beachsoccer in secondary schools” in ojo local govt,lagos,i met u in ur office,u adviced me to work towards april 2018 with ur full financial support,april is just 3months,now you are Gone 💔💔💔💔💔💔💔 RIP master DEJI TINUBU

— IG »»» officialzeez (@iamzeezaga) 25 January 2018

Sad news about uncle Deji Tinubu. Sad, sad news. My prayers are with his family.

— Yomi Kazeem (@TheYomiKazeem) 25 January 2018

I rever intelligent minds. I listen, learn, study and follow these people as much as I can. I draw inspiration from all the work these men have done and try to chart a path for myself.

Listened to Deji Tinubu alot and he is one of those minds. Nigeria has lost one!

RIP

— OlaWale Agbede (@TheWaleAgbede) 25 January 2018

I grew up listening to Deji Tinubu on Cool FM. 7:45am to 8am. This is a really sad news. May his soul Rest In Peace. This is shocking a news. Prayers to the loved ones he left behind.

— JJ. Omojuwa (@Omojuwa) 25 January 2018

I DON’T EVER TYPE IN UPPER CASE BUT MY HEART IS HEAVY HEARING OF THE DEMISE OF MY DEAR BROTHER DEJI TINUBU… IT’S A RUDE SHOCK BUT GOD BE PRAISED IN ALL CIRCUMSTANCES…
BLESSED BE GOD ALMIGHTY, WHO KNOWS ALL AND IS ALL IN ALL#RestOnDT

— Mozez Praiz (@Mpraiz) 25 January 2018

Really shocked to hear about the passing of Deji Tinubu, he blessed morning radio with his knowledge of football. I cannot believe he has gone just like that, such cruel fate. Our condolences to his family and friends.

— Lolade Adewuyi (@Jololade) 25 January 2018