In a statement issued by his Media Officer, Edoko Wilson Edoko, Enabulele hailed Coach Ikhana as a dedicated and committed figure in Nigerian football, and prayed for his swift and complete recovery.
Hon. Enabulele was represented during the visit by the Commission’s Executive Director, Edo North, Hon. Frank Ilaboya, who conveyed the Chairman’s message of hope and goodwill. He also reassured the public of the Edo StateGovernment’s unwavering commitment to supporting the ailing coach.
“So many of our football legends have passed on due to neglect, but Coach Kadiri Ikhana, one of Nigeria’s most successful domestic football coaches, is in high spirits,” Enabulele said. “The Edo State Government will continue to stand by Coach Ikhana throughout his recovery.”
Coach Ikhana, a member of Nigeria’s victorious 1980 African Cup of Nations squad and a former player and coach of Bendel Insurance FC, expressed deep gratitude for the visit. He commended the Edo State Sports Commission for their show of care and concern, noting that the gesture would go a long way in aiding his recovery.
