Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has congratulated the Super Eagles legend, Nwankwo Kanu, for emerging the chairman of Enyimba Football Club of Aba.
Recall that the Abia State chief executive appointed the former Arsenal and Inter Milan forward to head the nine times Nigerian champions who replaced the long-serving former manager, Felix Anyansi-Agwu.
Taking to his tweeter handle on Thursday, Otti said the task before the UEFA Champions League winner is a big one but trusted in his abilities to align the club’s vision with his own vision of youth development in the state.
Governor Otti tweeted: “Congratulations, Papillo @papilokanu! We hope you make us proud as you take over the helm of affairs as chairman of Enyimba International FC, Aba.
“Driving Youths and Sports Development to enviable heights is one of the core visions of my administration.
“The task is humongous, and the real challenge before you is to raise the bar.
“Interestingly, I am aware of your relationship with the gaffer (coach) of the club, our own legendary and iconic ex-Super Eagles winger, Finidi George that dates back to your heydays in Ajax where you both conquered Europe and won domestic titles at the club level. We trust that this synergy and chemistry can be maximised and replicated in Enyimba, too.
“I also wish to thank the former management of the club ably led by Felix Anyansi Agwu for his outstanding contributions over the years. His time as manager and subsequently chairman witnessed the club winning the CAF Champions League back-to-back and many laurels.
“Kanu, we want to see Enyimba shine on the continental and global stage again. You have the support of our government and the teeming fans of this great club,” he said.
