Governor Simon Lalong and former super Eagles Captain Mikel Obi

By Daniel Dauda in Jos


Former Super Eagles Captain, Mikel Obi stated that he is planning to increase his investment in Plateau State and engage in other social development activities as a way of giving back to his place of birth and based where his footballing career began.

Obi who is currently playing for Stock City in England revealed this when he visited Governor Simon Lalong at the Governor’s Lodge in Abuja on Thursday.

He praised Lalong for his efforts at restoring peace on the Plateau which is promoting development and prosperity for the benefit of all.

The former Chelsea star said Jos is his home where he was born and raised and also given the support to develop his passion for football which has taken him to the global stage.

He said he remember with fond memories his upbringing in Plateau State and the hospitality and love of the people as well as the beautiful and serene atmosphere that remains an attraction to people from within and outside Nigeria.

Governor Lalong described the football legend as a pride of Nigeria and  Plateau State in particular, which according to him the state is known for grooming stars in sports, entertainment and music, academia, banking, administration among others. 

He urged the footballer to continue to connect with Plateau and show more presence by contributing to the development of not only sports, but other areas of investment. 

Lalong also told Obi that the State will host a Glorious Stars event alongside an Investment and Economic Summit which is meant to showcase the potentials of the State and also reunite the array of stars that have emerged out of the State over the years.

He said Plateau is still a melting pot for all Nigerians and foreigners and continues to groom stars.

Mikel is due to visit Jos in the coming weeks.