ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- Kanu Nwankwo, Nigerian former professional footballer has praised the leadership of Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State.
He described the Governor as a God fearing, peaceful and kind-hearted leader who has made a lot of sacrifices and frantic efforts to keep the state peaceful and progressive.
The Olympic gold medalist said that Enugu State is peaceful because Governor Ugwuanyi is “a man of good heart and a peaceful leader.”
Speaking when he led a delegation of Kanu Heart Foundation to the Government House, Enugu, on a courtesy visit to the Governor, yesterday, Nwankwo, popularly known as ‘Papilo’ also commended the governor for his good works in the state in spite of the economic, security and public health challenges bedeviling the country.
Nwankwo, who said that Enugu is his second home, told Ugwuanyi that he and his team were in the city for the Kanu Heart Foundation Fitness Walk billed to take place at the end of month to commemorate this year’s World Heart Day.
The founder of the Kanu Heart Foundation revealed the foundation chose Enugu for the event because it (Enugu) is the most peaceful state in the Southeast geo-political zone.
He said: “We thank you very much for what you are doing. We say may God bless you and give you strength. The good things that we do live with us; know that all the good things you have done will live with you. We will all remember you and will never forget all your good works.
“In life, not everybody will like you but if you have 70% or 80% of people who will like you, you are good.
“We know that by encouraging your good works, you will do more. And we know that even if you are not here tomorrow, your good works will talk about you positively. Keep it up.”
Welcoming the football legend and his team, the Governor invoked the blessings of the forefathers of Enugu on them, expressing delight at Nwankwo’s humanitarian gesture, saying that it is very rare.
The governor lauded Nwankwo for the life-saving foundation he has laid, adding that it is a world-wide recognition of which he (Nwaknwo) will be remembered for.
He assured Nwankwo of his administration’s support and commitment to the success of the event, and beseeched God to continue to be with him and see him through.