Abuja, Nigeria — August 18, 2025 | President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has joined the Nigerian football community in mourning the death of Isyaku Ibrahim, the founder of the legendary Mighty Jets Football Club of Jos.
In a condolence message issued on Sunday, President Tinubu described Ibrahim as a patriotic leader and trailblazer whose vision transformed football in Nigeria. He noted that through Mighty Jets FC, Ibrahim gave young Nigerians a platform to showcase their talents and nurtured stars who went on to represent the country on the international stage.
The President praised the late Ibrahim’s enduring impact, not just in sports but also in business, philanthropy, and community development. He urged his family, the people of Plateau State, and the Nigerian football fraternity to take pride in his contributions and find comfort in the legacy he left behind.
Ibrahim, widely regarded as one of the pillars of Nigerian football in the 1970s, established Mighty Jets FC as one of the nation’s most formidable clubs of its era. The team produced several iconic players and contributed significantly to the growth of the domestic league.
President Tinubu prayed for the repose of his soul, assuring that Nigeria will remember him for his pioneering role in advancing the game of football and inspiring national pride through sports.
