Obanikoro supports Ighalo’s orphanage with N1m

By Daily Sports on December 17, 2017

Former Minister of Defence, senator Musiliu Obanikoro donated the sum of N1 million at the formal launch of Odion Ighalo orphanage on Saturday.   

The event which took at Lekki, Lagos attracted numerous footballers, celebrities and politicians in attendance.

Completesportsnigeria.com reported that the orphanage which is being financed by China-based Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo, is located in Ijegun in Ikotun, a not-so-affluent area of Lagos.

Ex-football stars Nwankwo Kanu and Waidi Akanni as well as Super Falcons pair of Asisat Oshoala and Onome Ebi were present at the event held in posh

“From those who started the building over a year ago and kept the dream alive I appreciate them so much,” Ighalo told Completesportsnigeria.com at the event.

“I have received moral support from everyone here and I’m happy they are helping fulfil my dreams of giving back to the needy.

“It has always been my dream and I’m happy that you all are here to see how God is working.”

Ighalo also promised that he will be willing to work with serious partners to ensure the orphanage gets the needed support to grow.

•Photo shows Senator Obanikoro.

 

Source Daily Sports

Posted December 17, 2017


 

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