Governor of Enugu state,Dr. Peter Mbah, Wednesday, paid a condolence visit to the family of late football legend, former Skipper of Rangers international football club Enugu and Captain of the Nigeria’s football team ,Green Eagles, now Super Eagles , saying the state government will always be with them and will immortalise the football icon .
Mbah, who was out of the country attending the Commonwealth Trade and Investment Summit in London at the time of Chukwu’s death, described the late footballer, popularly known as “Chairman”, as a legend who served his country unreservedly and inspired millions of youths, saying the government and people Enugu, his home state, were devastated by his death.
Speaking to newsmen after consoling the family and signing a condolence register, Mbah said, “We have come here to commiserate with the family and also to express our devastation. We are just as devastated by his death; and his death is not just a loss to the family alone, it is a loss to all of us, particularly the government and the people of Enugu State.
*As you know, our beloved brother and legend, Chairman Christian Chukwu is a household name that inspired a lot of young people. He represents a lot of values when it comes to sport globally not just even in Nigeria.
“So, we are so devastated by his death, but we have also come here to assure the family that this loss is not just theirs, this is our collective loss; that we are going to be with them all through this period of grief, and that we are also going to ensure that his name is immortalised.”
He also prayed for the peaceful repose of Chukwu’s soul and for fortitude on the part of his family to bear the irreparable loss.
On the governor’s entourage were the Speaker, Enugu State House of Assembly, Hon Uchenna Ugwu and the Commissioner for Youths and Sports Development, Barr. Lloyd Ekweremadu
Governor of Enugu state,Dr. Peter Mbah, Wednesday, paid a condolence visit to the family of late football legend, former Skipper of Rangers international football club Enugu and Captain of the Nigeria’s football team ,Green Eagles, now Super Eagles , saying the state government will always be with them and will immortalise the football icon .
Mbah, who was out of the country attending the Commonwealth Trade and Investment Summit in London at the time of Chukwu’s death, described the late footballer, popularly known as “Chairman”, as a legend who served his country unreservedly and inspired millions of youths, saying the government and people Enugu, his home state, were devastated by his death.
Speaking to newsmen after consoling the family and signing a condolence register, Mbah said, “We have come here to commiserate with the family and also to express our devastation. We are just as devastated by his death; and his death is not just a loss to the family alone, it is a loss to all of us, particularly the government and the people of Enugu State.
“As you know, our beloved brother and legend, Chairman Christian Chukwu is a household name that inspired a lot of young people. He represents a lot of values when it comes to sport globally not just even in Nigeria.
“So, we are so devastated by his death, but we have also come here to assure the family that this loss is not just theirs, this is our collective loss; that we are going to be with them all through this period of grief, and that we are also going to ensure that his name is immortalised.”
He also prayed for the peaceful repose of Chukwu’s soul and for fortitude on the part of his family to bear the irreparable loss.
On the governor’s entourage were the Speaker, Enugu State House of Assembly, Hon Uchenna Ugwu and the Commissioner for Youths and Sports Development, Barr. Lloyd Ekweremadu
Author: Maureen Ikpeama