Imo State Commissioner for Youth & Sports Development, Hon. Dan Chike Ogu who represented Governor Hope Uzodinma visited the youngest member of the victorious 1980 African Nations Cup squad and scorer of Nigeria’s only goal at the 1980 Olympics, Henry Nwosu at the Asaba Specialist Hospital on Thursday, November 03, 2022.
The aim of the visit was to make sure the legendary ex-footballer gets appropriate medical treatment.
The Youth & Sports chief who emphatised with the highly spirited legendary footballer who is suffering from heart related ailment stated Governor Hope Uzodinma has ensured that he gets adequate medical attention even if it includes flying him abroad for medical treatment.
“We won’t forget the prominent role you have played and continue to play in Imo state and Nigeria through developing and promoting of football and sports in general.
We will make sure you get all the support you need as we pray for you to recover very soon and get back to your cheerful and playful self,” stated Ogu.
