Obi visits Rufai family, laments neglect of national heroes
By Tunde Opalana
Former governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi on Saturday visited the family of late Nigerian goalkeeper, Peter Rufai where he lamented the neglect of national heroes particularly in the field of sports.
The former Green Eagles captain who recently died was buried in Lagos on Friday amidst concern of lack of adequate attention from the Nigerian government.
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party who paid a condolence visit was received by relatives of the ex- international goalkeeper .
Obi who wrote on his X handle after the visit said the late Green Eagles captain was one of the finest players of his generation – an icon whose heroics in goal brought pride to millions of Nigerians.
Obi said “reading about the tragedy of most Nigerians, how some of them struggled to cater to their needs when challenged by misfortune,
“I am strengthened in my belief that we must all work together to create the Nigeria of our dreams, where service and sacrifice are honoured, where our heroes in all spheres of life are not forgotten, and where every citizen can live with dignity and security.
“In moments like this, we are reminded that a nation’s greatness is also measured by the value it places on those who gave their all for her.
“Peter Rufai belongs to this league of heroes, and it is our collective duty to ensure that their memories inspire us, and that their sacrifices are never in vain.”
