Lagos – The family of the late Austin Akosa, a.k.a. “Suzy’’, who died on Jan. 16, 2016, has released his funeral programme, saying that his remains would be interred on Feb. 25.
The programme, issued by Chuka Akosa, for the Akunne Akosa Family of Ogbeoza, Onitsha, Anambra, showed the funeral rites will begin on Feb. 19, with a special reception for friends and well wishers.
The event which starts at 2 p.m. will hold at the Sports Writers’ Association of Nigeria (SWAN) Secretariat, National Stadium Complex, Surulere, Lagos.
It indicated that the reception would be followed by a Christian Wake/Service of Songs at 6 p.m. at the same venue.
The event is being jointly organised by the Akosa family and SWAN in honour of the deceased, an avowed believer in the cause of the sporting press to which he was an honorary member.
The late Akosa, born in 1941, was a former Spokesman of the West African Football Union (WAFU).
He retired from the National Sports Commission (NSC) where he had served on many national federations as organising secretary, including the Nigeria Football Association (NFA) during the Nigeria/Biafra Civil War.[pro_ad_display_adzone id=”70560″]
He also served in the Nigeria Lawn Tennis Association (NLTA) in 1974.
Akosa was at one time on the board of NFA in his capacity as President of the Nigeria Coaches Association.
He served as FIFA/CAF Match Commissioner in top soccer engagements across the African continent.
Akosa also served on many occasions as MTN Street Football Administrator.
The last funeral rites for the departed would hold on Feb. 25, at his family compound at 19 Ozomagala Street, Onitsha and thereafter interment at his ancestral home at Ogbeoza Quarters, Inland Town, Onitsha.
Akosa is survived by five children and siblings. (NAN)
