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The Enugu State Chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), has commiserated with the family and management of Rangers International FC over the death of it’s media officer, Nobert Okolie.
Okolie died on Sunday, November 16th, 2025 after a prolonged illness.
In a letter signed by Gideon Iwueke, state chairman of SWAN, the association said it received with deep sorrow the passing of the highly revered photo Journalist.
SWAN described the late former Enugu State SWAN chairman as more than a media practitioner.
“He was a pillar of professionalism, whose contributions enriched Nigerian sports journalism,” SWAN said.
”His calm disposition, exceptional work ethics, and unwavering dedication earned him respect across the sports community at home and abroad.”
In addition, the association mourned with late Okolie’s family, Rangers International FC, and the entire sports fraternity over the painful loss.
“His departure creates a void that will be difficult to fill, but his memory and the impact of his work will continue to inspire generations of sports journalists, ” it said.
Okolie was born on September 23rd, 1973 and worked at the Daily Star Newspapers, Enugu.