Jonathan leads physical fitness exercise in Abuja today

President Goodluck Jonathan on Saturday, March 7, led government officials as well as sportsmen and women, on out-door physical exercise in Abuja.

A statement from the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Dr Reuben Abati, in Abuja on Friday, said “the exercise is aimed at promoting sports and fitness in Nigeria.”

The exercise which started at 7:00 a.m., would feature long walk from the Presidential Villa by President Jonathan accompanied by top government officials, presidential aides, political associates, leading sports personalities and enthusiasts.

The programme will also include jogging, physical stretches and light aerobics, will culminate in a solidarity rally for President Jonathan at the Eagle Square.

The rally would be organised by the Nigerian sports community.

Sports personalities expected to participate in the physical training exercise and solidarity rally include Mary Onyali and Austin Eguavoen.

The rest are: Kanu Nwankwo, Joseph Yobo and Chika Chukwumerije, amongst others.

The release added that the event would be broadcast live on the network service of the Nigerian Television Authority.