By Ikemefuna Asika, Awka
Members of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, Anambra State chapter have conveyed their condolences to the Catholic Bishop of Awka Diocese, Most Rev. Paulinus Ezeokafor, parents, Management and staff of Tansi International College, Nodu, Awka South Local Government Area over the lightning strike accident of Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023.
The lightning which hit the football field of the school while students were playing touched nine of them and left three dead.
In the condolence letter signed by Chimezie Anaso and Uche Ndeke, Chairman and Assistant Secretary respectively, SWAN said that “This is indeed a huge and irreparable loss to the parents of the deceased, Tansi 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 Tansi College has played in the development of sports in Anambra State by making its pitch available for sporting activities.
“We are appreciate that this particular football pitch was one of the venues of Anambra Independent Football League, the biggest independently run football league in Anambra State in particular as well as other competitions.
“SWAN condoles with Most Rev. Paulinus Ezeokafor, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Awka, owners of the College for the tragic loss.”
They prayed for the repose of their souls and that God will grant all the bereaved the courage to bear the loss.
