Legendary Gunner, Aniekpeno Mkpanang Endorses Arsenal Nigeria Converge, Thrills LOC

Akwa Ibom legend and lifelong Arsenal fan, Aniekpeno Mkpanang has endorsed the 2023 Arsenal Nigeria Converge holding in Uyo this weekend.

Mkpanang, a former State Chief of Protocol and recently retired Permanent Secretary in the State signed the Converge Endorsement Card yesterday when he hosted the LOC at his palatial Ukanafun residence.

In his speech, Mkpanang lauded the converge initiative and the LOC for a job well done so far. He regaled the visiting team with his indepth knowledge of Arsenal Football Club, calling on fans to always trust the process and constantly support the North London side, which was what true fanship entailed.

Mkpanang, who has gained international fame for his masterpiece organization of the famous Akwa Ibom Carols Fest, offered the LOC his token of support towards the success of the fiesta, assuring that he will personally ‘be on ground’.

Mkpanang noted that the festival can be a tourism spinner for the state, if properly managed. Mkpanang of the ‘Something To Remember’ fame on radio, then took the Committee around his expansive mansion, climaxing with a benediction, gifting of special souvenirs and refreshment.

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Arsenal Nigeria Converge, Uyo 2023