Jonathan to lead Yobo, others on physical exercise

President Goodluck Jonathan will on Saturday lead government officials as well as sportsmen and women on an out-door physical training in Abuja.

The exercise, aimed at promoting sports and fitness in Nigeria, according to the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati, will see Jonathan leading others to jog from the Presidential Villa, Abuja to the Eagle Square.

Abati, in a statement on Friday, said the training exercise, which will start at 7am, will include a long walk from the Presidential Villa by Jonathan, accompanied by top government officials, presidential aides, political associates, leading sports personalities and enthusiasts.

The statement read in part, “The programme, which will also include jogging, physical stretches and light aerobics, will 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.”