Ben Ezechime, Enugu
The Enugu State Government says plans are on the way to immortalize late football legend and football administrator, former Captain and Coach, of Rangers International Football Club and the then, Green Eagles, Chairman Christian Chukwu.
The football legend passed away on Saturday April 12 in Enugu
The Commissioner for Youths and Sports, Lloyd Ekweremmadu made this known while commiserating with the family of the football icon at his residence in Trans- Ekulu, Enugu.
Ekweremmadu expressed sadness at the death of the former defence marshall.
He said: “Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, has directed that a Committee should be set up to immortalise Christian Chukwu for making Igbos proud after the traumatic civil war and for bringing glory to Nigeria.
He noted that the late football legend left a big gap that will be difficult to fill.
“He inspired a lot of us through his service to Nigeria and his unmatched humility.
“The sports family is in deep mourning.”
