Jonathan To Lead Govt Officials, Sports Personalities In Outdoor Physical Exercise

Posted by African Examiner Latest Headlines, News, Nigeria 2015 Election, Politics, Sports News Friday, March 6th, 2015

In the spirit of keeping fit, President Goodluck Jonathan will tomorrow, Saturday, lead government officials as well as sportsmen and women on an out-door physical training exercise in Abuja aimed at promoting sports and fitness in Nigeria.

The President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Dr Reuben Abati in a statement Friday, indicated that the exercise, which would commence by 7.00 am, would include a long walk from the Presidential Villa by Mr. President, to be accompanied by top government officials, Presidential aides, political associates, leading sports personalities and enthusiasts.

Dr. Abati explained that the exercise would also include jogging, physical stretches and light aerobics and would culminate in a solidarity rally for President Jonathan at the Eagle Square organized by the Nigerian sports community.

Sports personalities expected to participate in the physical training exercise and solidarity rally include Mary Onyali, Austin Eguavoen, Kanu Nwankwo, Joseph Yobo and Chika Chukwumerije, amongst others. The event will be broadcast live on the Network Service of the Nigerian Television Authority.