The Southern Youth Association of Nigeria has expressed its profound sadness over the demise of Segun Olanrewaju, Nigerian boxer who died in the ring during a professional bout in Ghana on Saturday.
The youth association in a statement by its National President, Pastor Okikiola Fayomi on Monday said that it received the news of the death of the talented and fledgling boxer with "untold sorrow and broken heart" given the bright prospect ahead of the young man.
Okikiola while conveying the association's deepest condolences to the family of the late boxer has however called on the Federal Government to compensate and honour the family of Olanrewaju for this quantum loss.
The association said that the honour and compensation would have helped a lot to show that the government appreciate Olanrewaju's modest contributions to sport development in the country.
Okikiola said "It is with profound sadness that we received the news of the passing of Nigerian boxer Segun Olanrewaju, who tragically collapsed and died in the ring during a fight in Ghana.
May God comfort his family and grant him eternal rest.
"The Southern Youth Association of Nigeria urges the Federal Government of Nigeria to Compensate Segun Olanrewaju's family for their loss and Honor his memory with a prestigious award, recognizing his contributions to Nigerian sports.
"This gesture would serve as a testament to the government's appreciation for Segun's dedication to his craft and provide solace to his loved ones during this difficult time".
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