The late Nigerian football legend and coach, Christian Chukwu, has been buried in his country home, Obe, in the Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu State.
Recall that the former Super Eagles captain and head coach passed away on April 12, at the age of 74.
Speaking at his burial ceremony, Gov. Peter Mbah of Enugu State disclosed that the funeral event brought to an end almost 10 days of events starting from the night of tributes in Lagos and Enugu.
Revealing that a colloquium and other ceremonial activities were carried out in honour of the football icon, the governor said that Christian Chukwu would be remembered for his simplicity and humility.
“For me, and I believe for so many as well, it is difficult for you to have met Chairman without being inspired by his simplicity and humility.
Without a doubt, he was disciplined, dignified, polite, and empathetic,” he said.
Consoling the family of the deceased, Gov. Peter Mbah declared that the Enugu State Government would always stand by them to ensure Christian Chukwu is immortalized.
“As a government, we are going to always stand by you and ensure that Chukwu is immortalised, for indeed he served and loved Enugu and Nigeria with all his heart.
Let us be comforted by the remarkable memory and legacies he left behind,” he added.
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