Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Enitan
Ogunwusi, says that the life-saving initiative of Nwankwo Kanu through the Kanu
Heart Foundation (KHF) “has touched the heart of God”.
The monarch, who made this
declaration at a reception for Kanu and his entourage at his palace in Ile-Ife,
said the two-time African footballer of the year award winner had extended
genuine love to many indigent people who otherwise would have died with their
heart ailments.
“God is love and anyone who is
able to show love to humanity has touched God,” he remarked.
Accepting his appointment as
patron of the Kanu Heart Foundation,
Ogunwusi said he had followed the pre- and post-retirement lifestyle of
the former Arsenal playmaker, saying he had been impressed with Kanu’s resolve
to give back to the society.
“That is the purpose of God
bestowing wealth to people in order to help the poor,” he said, as he relived
some of the magical goals that made the former Super Eagles captain a brand
around the world.
Kanu, who commended the monarch’s
gesture, said he was also impressed by the warmth that was accorded his
visiting team.
“I will always remain grateful
for your humility and open mind, Kabiyesi,” Kanu said.
Coordinator of Kanu Heart
Foundation, Onyebuchi Abia, said at the reception that the foundation had
carried out 562 open heart surgery since inception in 2000.
About 12 troupes of traditional
dancers welcomed Kanu and his entourage at the palace, after which they were
taken on tour of some historical and traditional sites in the ancient city.
Meanwhile, chairman of Alliance
in Motion Global Nigeria Limited, Emmanuel Akpawu, who was part of Kanu’s
entourage, said his company has partnered with the KHF to help the less
privileged in the society.
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