THE Guyana Football Federation (GFF) yesterday paid tribute to Ministry of Finance analyst and former GFF Audit  and Compliance Committee member Pretipaul Jaigobin, who died in a road accident near Mabura last Thursday.

A highly-respected economics and financial policy expert, Jaigobin joined the GFF’s Audit and Compliance Committee in2016.

The committee plays a vital role in monitoring the responsible management of GFF finances and ensuring strict compliance with FIFA’s rules and regulations.

“We are deeply saddened by the sudden loss of such an upstanding and well-regarded member of the community,” GFF president Wayne Forde said.

 “On behalf  of  the  Guyana  Football Federation  and  the  entire  football  community, I  would  like  to  send  my thoughts, prayers and condolences to Jai’s family at this tragic time. Jai had been a valued member of one of GFF’s most important oversight bodies. He will be greatly missed by us all,” Forde said.