Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Anambra state chapter has commiserate with parents and management of Tansian International College, Nodu, Awka over the lightning strike accident that killed its student at the weekend.
In a release signed by the Anambra SWAN Chairman Comrade Chimezie Anaso and Assistant Secretary Comrade Uche Ndeke reads;
“We, members of the above named body, wish to convey our deep condolences to parents, management and staff of Tansian International College, Nodu, Awka South Local Government Area over the lightning strike accident of Saturday, Novermber 4 2023.
“The lightning which hit the football of the school while students were playing touched nine of them and left three of them dead.
“This is indeed a huge and irreparable loss to the parents of the deceased, Tansian College, the society and the sports community in particular.
“As the body of sports journalists in Anambra, we are deeply saddened because we are aware of the positive role Tansian College has played in the development of sports in Anambra State by making its pitch available for sporting activities.
“We appreciate that this particular football pitch was one of the venues of Anambra Independent Football League, the biggest independently run football league as well as other competitions.
“SWAN condoles with Most Rev. Paulinus Ezeokafor, Bishop of the Catholic Bishop of Awka, owners of the College for the tragic loss.
“We pray for the repose of their souls and that God will grant all the bereaved the courage to bear the loss.
