Yuletide: Iwobi opens free shop to support poor people in London

The Super Eagles Sensational, Alex Iwobi, has opened a free shop where less privileged families can get foods for Christmas.

The shop which is code named ‘Alexpress’, is locatrf in Canning Town in East London, where the midfielder was raised.

The shop is filled with various food items stacked neatly in rows, and all offerings have a price tag of £0.

Speaking with BBC, 28-year-old Iwobi said: “This is where I was raised for my primary school education. People, families are going come in. They select a drink and the stuff for the house. There are different foods that they can take, and by the end of it, there is a turkey.

“‘Alexpress’ is a minimart to try to give out food to families that are not able to get food for Christmas. If I can help them celebrate Christmas, why not?

“Just seeing how my parents are, I have always seen them give back. And with that as my role models, I fill like when I am in a position I am today, or if I was in less position, I would try my best to give back and help the less fortunate and people who are not able to eat.”