Ex-Remo Stars’ GM Ekene Adams named Reps Committee on Sports boss

By Wale Mustapha

Former top official of Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL side, Remo Stars, Honourable Ekene Abubakar Adams been named Chairman House Committee on Sports in the 10th House of Representatives.

Honorable Adams’ new appointment was announced on Thursday at the Green Chamber by the Speaker, House of Representatives, Honorable Tajudeen Abbas along with other committees and their chairmen.

A delighted Honourable Ekene Adams who is representing Chikun/Kajuru Federal Constituency in Kaduna State, said: “I am using this medium to appreciate God Almighty and also thank you all for your prayers and best wishes.

“I have been appointed as the Chairman House Committee on Sports. To my boss, President of Remo Stars Football Club of Ikenne, Honourable Kunle Soname and everyone I remain loyal,” he said.

Adams, is no new face in Nigeria sports as his pedigree is football management speaks volumes.

Born in 1985, Adams is a Nigerian entrepreneur, politician, an astute sports administrator and former professional footballer.

Hon. Ekene Adams established Kada City FC, a Nigerian football club based in Kaduna, to enhance development of football within Kaduna. He was regarded as the youngest football club owner in Nigeria.

KADA City was created to promote development of football within Kaduna state. They had their official unveiling ceremony in February 2018. KADA City won the 2018 Nigeria National League promotion playoff over Bendel Insurance F.C. and made their Nigeria Premier League debut in 2019.

The sports administrator would later join Remo Stars as General Manager in 2021. During his time with the Sky Blue Stars, Honourable Ekene Adams propelled the club in gaining promotion back to the NPFL and after one season in the top flight, Remo Stars earned a CAF Confederation Cup ticket after finishing 3rd on the log behind Rivers United and Plateau United.