Peter Obi pays tribute to Peter Rufai, decries neglect of national heroes

Former Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, on Saturday paid a condolence visit to the family of the late Green Eagles captain and celebrated goalkeeper, Peter Rufai, in Lagos.

In a tweet on Saturday, Obi described Rufai as “one of the finest players of his generation – an icon whose heroics in goal brought pride to millions of Nigerians.”

He lamented the wider tragedy of neglect that many Nigerians, including national heroes, suffer when faced with misfortune. According to him, the sad reality reinforces the urgent need to build a Nigeria where service and sacrifice are honoured, and where every citizen can live with dignity and security.

“In moments like this, we are reminded that a nation’s greatness is measured by the value it places on those who gave their all for her,” Obi added. “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.”