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The Enugu State governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, on Tuesday received the Super Eagles and Udinese FC goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye, during a courtesy visit to the Government House, Enugu.

Okoye, who is from Enugu State, expressed excitement at returning to his roots and announced plans to launch a charitable foundation and establish a football academy in the state. He said these initiatives aimed to give back to society, inspire young talents, and nurture future stars.

"I’m truly excited to be back home. Enugu is my origin and I carry it with pride everywhere I go. I look forward to giving back by setting up a foundation for humanitarian causes and a football academy to mentor and train aspiring players,” he said.

Responding, Governor Mbah commended Okoye for making Enugu State proud on the national and international stage. He applauded the goalkeeper’s commitment to youth development and announced that the state government would appoint him as an Ambassador of Enugu State, describing him as a role model who would inspire young people, particularly pupils in the state’s Smart Green Schools.

“Maduka Okoye represents the best of Enugu talent on the national and global stage,” Governor Mbah said. “As a state, we are proud of his achievements and inspired by his desire to give back. We are appointing him as an Ambassador of Enugu State, and we believe he will be a great source of motivation for the next generation of talents in our Smart Green Schools and communities”, he stated.

The governor further pledged to support Okoye’s football academy initiative, announcing that the state would provide land for the project. He also shared plans to revamp and upgrade the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium to meet FIFA standards, and invited him to participate in the next edition of the Enugu International Marathon, which will attract elite runners from around the world.

Governor Mbah reiterated his administration’s commitment to promoting youth development, talent and creativity, stating that government would continue to create opportunities for young people in Enugu State to thrive nationally and globally.

spyder880:
We were jogging with this young man at Okpara square on Saturday morning.

Smartcitizen:
Please don't break his legs o, with that your pounded yam legs.

Na beg I dey beg you.

You know say kaki no be leather o!


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Mrfeel:
I'm happy he visited his home state, iwobi should do the same

cenaman:
Did Alexander Iwobi owe any of his community or family members, apart from his biological parents any debts?

Tabithatim:
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Mrfeel:
Question, did I say iwobi is owing anyone? And did iwobi tell you he is owing his biological parents?

cenaman:
. Then, why will you asked him to go and replicate what Maduka Okoye is doing in Enugu?

ElevationD:
Very clean looking young man. Very dignified dressing to meet with the person of the Governor. Also sat with complete respect before the Governor. A true model and ambassador.

VaginaAcademic:
what do you mean by clean you must hate your black skin chai

Goalnaldo:
How many billions were used to renovate or revamp this office. It's really beautiful.

Heffalump:
Quite a thoughtful initiative by Okoye. Nigeria didn't give him anything but he remembers to bring back!

Promise47:
let's estimate it let's say like 5-6 billions in naira because of na in dollar 💰 💰 he government pause go Heard am well well

Goalnaldo:
How many billions were used to renovate or revamp this office. It's really beautiful.

Tabithatim:
https://x.com/DanNwomeh/status/1937538700432293984?t=_9zpxRg6w-ipWDzxvHaWpw&s=19[/quote]The headline is confusing. I thought it’s about a University with similar name. Or is he the owner of the university?

Meanwhile, Nigerians have forgotten this goalkeeper. Let him go for Mr. Nigeria pageant or Big Brother

Tabithatim:
https://x.com/DanNwomeh/status/1937538700432293984?t=_9zpxRg6w-ipWDzxvHaWpw&s=19[/quote]Mr Governor, this guy may identify more as a European than Nigerian. He possibly used Nigeria because he want gonna get called up in the German Team.
See someone like AJ, he is rooted to Nigeria, irrespective of his British citizenship. I was marvelled seeing him go live with some upcoming content creators giving them more visibility

autoez:
Correct Ibo business man. I love the calculator on his table. Ibo men and calculator ehhhh 💕