Edo deputy gov smiles on ailing Insurance FC officials

Hon. Shaibu with Mr. Omokaro 

By Our Reporter

RESPITE has come the way of two ex Insurance officials Mr. George Omokaro and Pa Pulley Osayande who have been down with varied life threatening health challenges as Edo Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Philip Shaibu has promised to offset their medical bills with additional cash for upkeeps.

Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports that the deputy governor made the promise when he paid a solidarity visit to the two ex-Insurers in Benin on Monday evening.

Shaibu in the separate meeting with the ex-Insurers told them that Obaseki government does not turn its back at those who have served the state meritoriously and assured them of support.

"The information on your health condition reached me yesterday and I feel you people deserve our support. And I want you to know that you are not abandoned. We are taking care of your medical bills and will also follow up with the process till you are fine,” he assured.

Hon. Shaibu with Pa Pulley

The deputy governor specifically directed that Pa Pulley be taken to UBTH for further treatment by medical experts as he was not pleased with the condition he met him after the surgical operation done on him in a private hospital in Benin.

The beneficiary, George Omokaro is one of the greatest players ever played for Insurance. He was captain of Insurance in his time and father of Charles Omokaro the present captain of Insurance. George Omokaro also at a time served as FA chairman in Edo state and was NFF board member while Pulley Osayande served as a driver popularly referred to as 'Pilot one'.