Dr Ogbemudia was a great philanthropist and father to athletes - Obisia Nwakpa



 Former African Boxing hero and ex-Nigeria Boxing coach, Obisia Nwakpa has described the two-time former governor of the mid-western region and Bendel state now Edo as a great philanthropist who did all he could to alleviate the suffering of his people by putting a smile on the faces of both young and old.
According to the boxing pundit who spoke to herosports at the national stadium, Surulere, Lagos recently said even though he's no more but all the legacies he left behind is a true picture of who he was and what he stood for and definitely, those legacies will live after him.


"There's no gain-saying, Ogbemudia was a man with a good heart who gave so much to remember as far as sports is concerned especially boxing".



"Majority of boxers right from the late 70's to late 80's who made Nigeria proud as far as boxing is concerned is his handwork including myself, Anthony Andez, Jeremiah Okorodudu, Fatai Ayinla, Peter Konyegwachi, Joe Lasisi and rest of them".

"When he was in position power he gave employment to those who have the ability and willingness to work including athletes. He was sociable and a listening leader". he stated

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Dr Samuel Ogbemudia
"There's no doubt whatsoever that when such people who had contributed to the upliftment of his people died, he surely be missed so dearly". he concluded
Dr Samuel Ogbemudia
Dr Samuel Ogbemudia headed the Boxing Federation of Nigeria between 1982-1983 after which he was made the chairman of National Sports Commission from 1987-1989 during which he was able to contribute immensely to the development of sports in Nigeria.

And for his contribution to the development of sports in his hometown, Edo State, the stadium he built during his tenure as governor of his state was named after him by his kinsmen many years ago.

Dr Ogbemudia died on March 9th, 2018 at the age of 85 years and was given a befitting state burials. 

Source: Herosports Newspaper
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