Emmanuel Emenike bought 13 plots of land worth 30 m Naira to build a sports academy in Enugu.

Nigeria World Cup star, Emmanuel Emenike is
up in arms with the Enugu State Government
over 13 plots of land worth 30 million Naira
(about $180,000), which he bought to build a
sports academy in Enugu.
Soldiers had allegedly invaded the property
and prevented any work on it, the
Fenerbache star exclusively told
AfricanFootball.com.
A bitter Emenike said he bought the 13 plots
of land after the World Cup
in Brazil through a
top official of Enugu State Government, who
had since handed him all the documents.
He further narrated: “I worked hard to make
my money, I know what I pass through on
the pitch before I earn my living and it will be
unfair if what am hearing about my land in
Enugu State was true.
“I visit Enugu whenever I come to Nigeria, my
friends stay there, as well as some of my
family members. And I am the kind of person
who allows for advise. Even before now, I
had a dream to own an academy not only in
Nigeria but I believe in the saying that,
‘charity begins at home.’
“About three, four months ago, I acquired 13
plots of land in Enugu State through a
government official. When I was given the
documents, nobody told me there was any
problem on the land. He gave me all the
necessary documents in my name after
payment.
“I then directed that work should commence
immediately, but the state government
directed soldiers to stop anybody from
working there.”
He added: “I don’t want to believe that this is
fraud. I am ready to fight it all.
“I have called some top government officials
in Enugu, but all of them are not trying to be
sincere. They could not help because I
understand the order came from above.
“Nobody is trying to be sincere and as a
matter of fact, I want my money back. I am
very depressed that there is no confidence in
investing in my country. I just don’t
understand the pranks.”
“Right from time, I don’t like going through
government for anything. I prefer to do it with
my money and I see no reason why my
property will be held back by government.”
Emenike told AfricanFootball.com he had
tried to get land in Imo State, but the
government refused him and so he opted to
do it elsewhere.