As a proud Nigerian footballer, I have scored many goals for my country. But there’s one goal I still need to score — I want to help Nigeria kick polio out forever.
Growing up in Owerri, I practiced every day from sunrise to sunset in the hope of one day playing for my country. Through years of hard work and dedication, I have been able to fulfill my dream. But some of our children will never have the same opportunities I did — children who fall victim to polio, a devastating disease that continues to threaten our communities. Many polio victims will never walk again, let alone compete on the football field.
Today, our country has a tremendous opportunity to show the world that we are committed to protecting Nigerian children — and children around the world — from this crippling disease. We cannot let this opportunity slip away.
Read all of Nwankwo Kanu’s guest essay in the Vanguard. Learn more about Rotary’s efforts to eradicate polio.
this is the kindest work from Kanu ………May Allah grant all strength to exercise this effort.
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Yes, We can do it in oneness and diligence. Eradication of polio is a MUST to do in a great Nation
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