“We are proud of you”, Kwara Gov. Abdulrazaq tells Taiwo Awoniyi
The Executive Governor of Kwara State, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq has met with the Super Eagles and Nottingham forest Striker, Taiwo Awoniyi.
Governor Abdulrahman revealed his meeting with the Kwara born footballer on his social media handles on Thursday.
“Tonight, I played host to and had a very fruitful engagement with Nigeria’s Super Eagles Star and Nottingham Forest’s talented striker, Taiwo Awoniyi. A great son of Kwara State, Awoniyi has proven to be a worthy ambassador of our state not just with his impressive football skills that underscore the talents from our state but also with his commitments to the growth of our state through his many humanitarian services and investments.
“Repeatedly, he has contributed hugely to the growth of local football talents by helping young people to shine like him. Similarly, he has continued to give back to the communities that raised him in various areas, including education and healthcare. That typifies good leadership and a great connection to his roots. That is the hallmark of philanthropy and human greatness that defines this inimitable international player. We are proud of you and all that you do for our community, Awoniyi. Keep the flag flying!” He said.
Awoniyi, who hails from Olla, in Isin local government area of Kwara State cut his teeth in the profession in the state capital, Ilorin.
Amongst many of his recent philanthropy gestures was the hosting a major football tournament, offsetting of hospital bills of patients at the General hospital Ilorin, donation of education of educational materials to the pupils of his alma maters and construction of a hospital in his hometown of Ola
