- Governor Peter Mbah described the former Green Eagles captain as national treasure who united Nigeria and inspired collective pride
- Mbah announced retirement of jersey number 5 that Chukwu wore for Enugu Rangers as fitting tribute to the defender
Dr. Peter Mbah, Governor of Enugu State, has promised to immortalize the late Nigerian football legend, Chairman Christian Chukwu, who was buried on Saturday, August 16 in his hometown of Obe, Nkanu West LGA.
The governor described the former Green Eagles and Enugu Rangers captain, who died on April 12 at the age of 74, as a national treasure whose life and career extended beyond sports and spoke directly to the nation’s soul.
In his tribute to the late Chukwu, the governor stated: “When I learned of his death, it felt as if a piece of our collective spirit had left us.
“He was more than a defender, more than a captain – he was a unifying beacon at a time our nation sought symbols of pride. He united us, inspired us, and carried our hopes with quiet dignity.”
“He was a proud son of Enugu, an icon of Igboland, and a symbol of what it means to serve with humility and courage.
“His life teaches us that leadership is not about titles, but about sacrifice, discipline, and the ability to inspire others.”
As a mark of honour for the iconic figure, Mbah also directed that the jersey number 5 that Chukwu donned while playing for Enugu Rangers should be retired.
“As a fitting tribute to his exploits as a central defender, we will be retiring the jersey number 5 that Chairman Chukwu proudly wore,” Mbah announced.
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