Gov Mbah pledges to immortalise Super Eagles icon Christian Chukwu
Governor Peter Mbah has pledged to immortalise the former Nigerian footballer and coach, Christian Chukwu.
The former Enugu Rangers and Super Eagles coach died at the age of 74 on Saturday at the Niger Foundation hospital in Enugu.
The governor, who made the pledge when he paid a condolence visit to Chukwu’s family on Thursday in Enugu, assured them that they were not standing alone.
He described the late footballer, popularly known as ‘Chairman’, as a legend who served his country unreservedly and inspired millions of youths.
Mr Mbah said the government and people of Enugu, his home state, were thoroughly devastated by his death.
Mr Mbah said, “We have come here to commiserate with the family and also to express our devastation. 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, Christian Chukwu, is a household name who inspires many young people. He represents many values when it comes to sport globally.
“We are 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.’
(NAN)
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