Mbah also prayed for the peaceful repose of Chukwu’s soul and for fortitude on the part of his family to bear his loss.
By Kehinde Okeowo
Governor of Enugu State, Peter Mbah, has pledged to immortalise former Nigerian international and coach, Christian Chukwu.
He made the promise in Enugu on Wednesday while paying a condolence visit to the widow of the former football tactician and other members of his family.
Speaking during the visit, Mbah, who was out of the country attending the Commonwealth Trade and Investment Summit in London at the time of Chukwu’s death, assured his family that they were not standing alone.
He also described the late footballer, popularly known as Chairman, as a legend, who served his country unreservedly and inspired millions of youths.
He further said the Government and people of Enugu, his home State, were thoroughly devastated by the death.
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Addressing reporters after signing Chukwu’s 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.”
Mbah went on to pray for the peaceful repose of Chukwu’s soul and for fortitude on the part of his family to bear the irreparable loss.
