Veteran Nollywood actor, Hanks Anuku has cried out to Delta state governor Sheriff Oborevwori to come to his aid after opening up on being jobless for years.
This follows a widely shared footage of him at a gas station in Delta state that raised concerns on the internet about his well-being.
Anuku stated that despite being a legend, he has been without a job for years.
He appealed for assistance from Nigerians and the governor of Delta State in a video plea that has gone viral on social media.
He said, “I have worked for this country. I have attained the height of being a legend. But I’ve had no job for, God knows, how many years. And I expect that Nigerians will also know that I did it all for them.
“I just gonna ask Governor Sheriff [Oborevwori] to please send support to me. And my fans who truly love and appreciate the works I’ve done for them, if you think you truly love me, may God help you all to help me.”
Hanks Anuku has featured in many Nollywood films.
He is Igbo from Ika in Delta State. His sister was Miss Nigeria 1986 Rita Anuku, who died in 2015.[5]
