Delta State Government has pledged financial and moral support for ailing former Super Eagles captain, Henry Nwosu.
Nwosu has been admitted at the Asaba Specialist Hospital, Asaba for a heart related illness and was reportedly ran out of funds to foot his medical bill.
Delta Health Commissioner, Dr Mordi Ononye, gave the pledge yesterday in Asaba when he led some government officials on a visit to Nwosu on his sick bed.
He said that as one of the heroes of Nigeria, his (Nwosu) labour for the country, would not be forgotten by the Delta State Government.
He said:“Your exploits and the major role you played in this nation and for promoting football and sports generally in our country would never be forgotten.
“The governor would have loved to be here personally but he is seriously involved in some national issues, especially the campaigns of the Peoples Democratic Party, which he is the vice-presidential candidate.
“He has asked us to come and see you to know how you are doing and to ensure that the medical personnel here are doing their utmost best, and from the report I have gotten from the Chief Medical Director, you are showing remarkable improvement and we are very happy about that.
“We want to assure you that we will continue to pray for you and also stand with you at this trying time and I believe that by the grace of God, I am confident that you will come out of this successfully.
“Just as our National Anthem says, ‘the labour of our heroes past shall not be in vain’; some people may have forgotten your contributions to Nigeria but Delta State will never forget,” Ononye added.
A relative, Mrs Kate Kogolo, said that Nwosu was receiving adequate treatment and care and thanked the state government and other well-meaning Nigerians for their care and support.