Kanu Leads 2,000 Nigerians To Walk 7.2km In Abuja On World Heart Day

  Kanu Leads 2,000 Nigerians To Walk 7.2km In Abuja On World Heart Day By Our Reporter Kanu Nwankwo will arrive Nigeria on Tuesday to lead over 2,000 people from all walks of life to participate in the 7.2 kilometres walk with the former Super Eagles star in the Federal Capital Territory as part of the activity to mark 2021 world Heart Day. The second edition of walk with Kanu slated for 29th of September 2021 promised to be one of the biggest events in the FCT and would no doubt create more awareness on the value of exercise to all Nigerians. This year’s edition with the theme: “Abuja Walk with Kanu Nwankwo (Papilo) to make the heartbeat” will have the presence of the Inspector General of Police, Nigerian Celebrities, Football Legends and notable Personalities, comedians as well as government officials.   Speaking at the press conference in Abuja on Saturday, the Convener and Chairman of Local Organizing Committee LOC Mr Muhammed Mustapha said over 2,000 Nigerians are expected to walk with Kanu in the centre of unity city.   According to him, it’s a walk not only for Kanu. It’s a walk for ourselves, the more you walk the better for our hearts.   “The aim of the walk with Kanu is to improve awareness and intervention on the need to protect and care for our hearts.   “Abuja Walk With Kanu” is an event to commemorate the globally celebrated World Heart Day and will commence from the Office of the Inspector General of Police, through routes cutting across Secretariat, High Court/Abia House, Intel Junction, AP Plaza, CAC, INEC Office and Transcorp Hilton as an endpoint.   According to organizer Mr Mustapha, he revealed that the walk with Kanu event will witness the participation of Nigerian Celebrities, Football Legends and notable Personalities, which includes Actress Tonto Dikeh, Cubana Chief Priest, Abbeh Abuede, Tijani Babangida, Daniel Amokachi, Emmanuel Emenike, Victor Ikpeba, Dare Art Alade and amongst others.   While giving hint on the achievement of Kanu Heart Foundation KHF that was created 21 years ago. He said that over 565 persons had benefited from Kanu heart foundation across the country as over 224 in waiting to enjoy the kind heart KHF   KHF remains one of the Non-governmental organizations in Nigeria established to help indigenous children and adults suffering from cardiac-related diseases.   He assured that every logistic has been put in place by the organizer to ensure a smooth walk in the FCT. Mr Mustapha said before the commencement of the walk with Kanu by 7:00 am there will be free medical checkups for participants.