Joseph Yobo Appointed as SSA to Governor Wike on Sports Development

Joseph Yobo

Former Super Eagles Captain Joseph Yobo has been appointed as the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to Rivers state governor Nyesome Wike on Sports Development.

The retired footballer who played his testimonial match last week (Click here to see the photos) was also conferred with the Mene Aborlo 1 of Ogoniland Chieftancy title by his king HRH GNK Gininwa last weekend.

Yobo’s appointment is contained in a statement issued on Tuesday in Port Harcourt by Simeon Nwakaudu, Special Assistant to the Governor on Electronic Media.

The statement said the governor also appointed Chibuzor Aholu as Senior Special Assistant on Financial Matters

According to the statement, both appointments are with immediate effect.

Photo Credit: Twitter – @jyobo234