IgbereTV reports that Ifeanyi George’s family will be getting up to N20million as compensation from insurance company Premier Brokers Limited, following the death of George Ifeanyi.
Ifeanyi George, the Enugu Rangers star died in March in a ghastly motor accident that occurred in Asaba-Benin expressway in March, 2020, on his way to Lagos.
Davidson Owunmi, the general Manager of the Flying Antelopes, in a message he made available to IgbereTV confirmed that payment will be made from the insurance company that brokered the deal.
“Despite the fact that we still mourn the sudden death of Ifeanyi George, our former attacker, we are glad to announce that the club is in possession of the Insurance premium due for the immediate family of the late footballer which will be presented as soon as the lockdown in almost all the states of the federation is relaxed,” stated the former NPL chairman.
Owumi praised Enugu state Governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi for making it possible for the entire Rangers players to be insured. The group personal accident insurance policy approved by governor Ugwuanyi covers players and officials of the club. “We are hoping that the man who made this possible, His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, the Executive Governor of Enugu State will be available to make the presentation on the chosen date as a show of respect for another first from him.
Remember he also approved and commissioned the first club owned gymnasium in the country,” Owumi said.
IgbereTV had earlier reported that Ifeanyi George died in a fatal motor accident while returning to his base on Sunday, March 22, 2020. The striker was in the car with two others who were also killed in the incident.
George who had once played for the home-based Super Eagles was also a member of the B-Team of the former NPFL champions before his death.
