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GEJ to test stamina against Yobo, Onyali others
President Goodluck Jonathan will on Saturday test his stamina, and ability to withstand physical exertion against a number of sportsmen/women and government officials, including captain of the Super Eagle, Joseph Yobo.
He will be leading them on an out-door physical training exercise in Abuja, which will include jogging, from the Presidential Villa, to the Eagle Square, as well as physical stretches and light aerobics.
According to the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati, the exercise is aimed at promoting sports and fitness in Nigeria.
Abati, in a statement on Friday, said the training exercise, which will start at 7am…is organised 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.”
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