Late Christian Chukwu
By Anietie Akpan
President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio has described the death of the former captain of Nigeria’s Men’s National Football team; the Green Eagles, Mr Christian Chukwu, MFR, as the loss of a national and international football icon.
Akpabio who stated this in a statement made available to newsmen on Sunday by his Special Assistant on Media, Mr Jackson Udom, said “we mourn the loss of a Nigerian football icon; Christian Chukwu”.
“As a pioneering defender and former Green Eagles captain, he etched his name in the annals of Nigerian football history. His leadership, skill, and dedication inspired countless fans and paved the way for future generations.
“I’m deeply saddened by his passage. He was a legendary Nigerian footballer. His contributions to Nigerian football are immeasurable”, he added..
Akpabio further said, “as a pioneering defender and former Green Eagles captain, he etched his name in the annals of Nigerian football history. His leadership, skill, and dedication inspired countless fans and paved the way for future generations.
“On behalf of the Nigerian Senate, I extend my heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and the entire football community and may God grant them the strength to bear this irreparable loss. May Christian Chukwu’s soul rest in perfect peace.”
It is also of note that Chukwu was a long time captain of Enugu Rangers International that won many trophies in Nigeria and Africa.