yemmight:

@galatico
Am in support of Kanu, he is right cause the money used to invite Ferdinand should have been used for something esle to better the life of the citizen of Lagos State not on such frivoulous expenses.

You guys make me laugh. To use how much to better the life of the citizen of Lagos? Haba. So the expenses on Rio is only what we need in Lagos. You just full of shit. I think at every point in time Fash knows what to do. As far as I am confirmed now, guy is improving sport in Lagos State and if part of improving it is to bring Rio, so be it.

CARUSO:

NIGERIAN LEADERS WOULD NEVER LEARN, stupid Englebert Humperdinks!!!

so foolish that they are so proud to  be chelski or manscum fans
whatever happened to Lagos Fc or is't NPA?

Neo-colonialistic bullshits  

favcom:

Kanu is totally right!!!!!!!!
WTF is the govt's intention?

Beline:

So how did Ferdinand visit benefited the children?

Jairzinho:

My people perish for lack of knowledge:

http://www.kickitout.org/news.php/news_id/3785

Kanu & co should do some research before making noise.

Ask yourself:

Why is Okocha bringing international stars to play his testimonial in Warri? Don't we have enough quality footballers in the 'highly prestigious' Glo Premier League ?

yemmight:

The initiative has been organized by NVA Management [s]and Ferdinand will arrive in Nigeria on the 5th June as an official guest of the Governor of Lagos, Babatunde Raji Fashola[/s].

Did you read this Mustay

Mustay:

PRO posts. No dull yourself! who is footing the bills of okocha's testimonial Uduaghan

Football talents in Ghana would have the chance to join a growing list of successful players as London based Football and Entertainment Company, NVA Management puts its expertise at the disposal of the country's growing footballers to shape their dream of playing on the biggest stage.

NVA Management, which has England and Manchester United defender, Rio Ferdinand, on its client roster, would be setting up its first international office in Ghana later this year.


The Accra office would be resume operations in November before the second outlet opens up in Kumasi, Ghana's second largest capital in 2009.

According to the company, among their initial aims are to develop and nurture young talent in the areas of football.

Jairzinho:

Take time to go through the link.

If indeed your assertions about Uduaghan pans out,why would he be doing it? & is money likely to come out of it in anyway?

Mustay:

http://allafrica.com/stories/200804240450.html


NVA managements benefits from the project!

Mustay:

Let uduaghan try this kain thing u hear?

Wo, MEND go bomb all of them

Jairzinho:

O kay? Your point being?

Beline:

So how did Ferdinand visit benefited the children?

England and Manchester United star, Rio Ferdinand, will travel to Nigeria this week to promote a message of education through football, while learning about the challenges facing young people in the country.

The UEFA Champions League winner will visit Lagos in Nigeria to discuss opening an academy and to support a street soccer competition designed to encourage young people in Lagos to exercise more regularly.

Ferdinand will also spend time at an orphanage in the city and host a fundraising dinner to generate funds to help save the lives of young people suffering from the deadly disease Malaria.

The initiative has been organized by NVA Management and Ferdinand will arrive in Nigeria on the 5th June as an official guest of the Governor of Lagos, Babatunde Raji Fashola.

Looking ahead to the two day trip, Rio Ferdinand, commented, "I'm really looking forward to visiting Nigeria. It's a country I've heard a lot about through friends and family.

"Education is the best way to empower young people so they can make the right choices in life and I believe that football, through its mass appeal, can play a role in highlighting this.

"As footballers, we know we can make an impact because of our profile. So, for me, it is important to channel the power of our words and actions to encourage positive change.

"Although I'm only in Nigeria for a short time, I'm hoping to learn more about the country and come away with a greater understanding of the challenges young Nigerians face."

NVA Management CEO, Chris Nathaniel, added, "Rio is exceptionally passionate about creating opportunities for young people and wants to try and help those in disadvantaged areas of the world.

"Following on from the success of our trip to Uganda last summer we were very keen to come out to Nigeria this year, and are planning to work with young people in disadvantaged areas of Asia, Europe, the Middle East and South America in the future