A gold medalist of the 1977 West Africa Universities Games, WAUG Chike Ako Egbunu-Olimene is seeking for the sum of N3m (three million naira only) to procure an artificial (prosthetic) leg, a wheelchair and other accessories.
According to a veteran broadcaster and former course mate of the towering shot stopper, Tayo Balogun, he said the gold medallist who stood between the sticks for the then University of Ife now known as Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), recently underwent a leg amputation.
He added that the patient is.on need for the support of well-meaning Nigerians to bounce back and live a life that will not necessarily make him become a burden to anyone in carrying out his daily activities.
“We are sad to inform the house that Chike has recently undergone a leg amputation related to diabetes.
“He is in serious need of facilities for rehabilitation, including an artificial (prosthetic) leg, a wheelchair and accessories estimated at N3 million (three million naira only),” said Balogun, who was also a footballer during his days at Great Ife.
Balogun appealed to friends to assist him procure these. His account details are:
Gtbank
Acct no; 0037145870
Egbunu-Olimene Chike Ako
08037265949