Adams, who served as the Chairman of the House Committee on Sports, died on Tuesday morning at the age of 39.

Ekene Adams, the member of the House of Representatives representing Chikun/Kajuru Federal Constituency in Kaduna State, has passed away.

Adams, who served as the Chairman of the House Committee on Sports, died on Tuesday morning at the age of 39.

In a statement, Akin Rotimi, the House spokesperson, described the lawmaker as a “dedicated public servant, passionate sports administrator, and kind philanthropist.”

He said Adams was a “kind and gentle humanitarian, loved by all who knew him”, stating that his dedication to the development of grassroots sports in Nigeria was “unwavering” and that his contributions to the house will be deeply missed.

The outspoken lawmaker until his death, was the Chairman House Committee on Sports.

According to reports, he had battled ill-health in recent times.

His death occurred a few days after his former colleague from Oyo, Olajide Akinremi Jagaban passed on.