By Nwafor Sunday

Former Arsenal player, Kanu Nwankwo has been appointed Senior Special Assistant on Sports to the Imo state governor, Emeka Ihedioha.



This is contained in a statement disclosed by Izuchukwu Akwarandu, new media aide to the governor.

The statement reads;  “The governor, Emeka Ihedioha, received one of the country’s football legends, Kanu Nwankwo, at the Government House, Owerri, on August 14, 2019.”

“Papilo, as fondly called by his fans, came to present his most recent CAF award, which was given to him at the just concluded Nations Cup in Egypt, to the sports-loving governor of Imo State. The star also presented a branded jersey to the governor.”

“The governor while welcoming the former Super Eagles goal poacher, announced Kanu Nwankwo as his Senior Special Assistant on Sports.”

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This is great and inspirational.
It would even breathe some fresh air into Imo State's approach to sports development, particularly football.
There was a time when some of the best Nigerian footballers came out of old Imo state comprising present Imo, Abia and parts of Ebonyi state.
Kanu is from Abia state, but this is another move by this God-sent governor to demonstrate his "mbakwe-ist" vision and proclivities.
Noted with great joy.

Congrats Papilo THE GREAT!