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Samson Siasia To Lead Walking and Jogging Initiative at SYDA Lounge MKO Abiola Stadium, Abuja.

Former Super Eagles Striker and Coach, Samson Siasia is set to lead the fitness program, Walkers & Joggers Lifestyle Groove which is set to take center stage at the mainbowl of the Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja in May.

The event, aimed at promoting regular physical activity for participants to improve the overall well-being will have the Nigerian 1994 Nations cup winner, headlining the event. Alongside the football legend is Dr. Adeline Shuri, a renowned expert in mental health.

According to the organisers of the event, walking and jogging are two of the most accessible and effective ways to improve physical and mental health.

“One of the SYDA mandates is to promote sporting activities while assisting the government in maintaining and upgrading our sports facilities.

“The program is for every fitness enthusiast in the city of Abuja. We are looking to use this event to introduce a healthy lifestyle while making it entertaining for everyone.

This event will promote physical activity, healthy lifestyles, and community engagement,” said Segun Maku, the CEO of SYDA Lounge.

“While Mr. Siasia handles the physical aspect of things, Dr. Shuri will provide valuable insights and guidance on maintaining good mental health, which is essential for overall well-being,” he added.

The Walking and Jogging Initiative is an intiative of the Sports and Youth Development Academy (SYDA) to prioritise physical and mental health, towards creating a healthier, happier, and more productive society.

Not fewer than 44 will participate in the maiden Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF) Level 1 Medical and WADA Training Course scheduled to hold at the Media Center, Moshood Abiola Stadium Abuja.

The federation had organised seminar and workshop for coaches and referees where numerous Nigerians who participated were certified to further improve the development of the game in the country.

In a deliberate attempt to to make the game a house hold name in the country, the federation has concluded plans to train officials and other Nigerians in a three-day Medical and Anti-doping course in Abuja.

One of the major reason this training is put together is that, the NRFF in conjunction with its partner, Sports and Youth Development Academy (SYDA) and Africa Sports desire a drug free rugby environment.

The event which holds at the Media Center will commence on 15th and ends on 18th February, 2023 with 44 participants from all the six geopolitical zones across Nigeria.

Speaking on the readiness and gains of the training, the President of the Federation, Dr Ademola Are said, “The NRFF is ready to receive all the participants. Everything is in place including the venue and the instructors.

“It is important that players and coaches are well informed because we don’t want our players to fall foul of the law.

“The participants who will be certified after the course will also be abreast of the laws guiding anti-doping and how to avoid them, what the players should take and should not.”

The three-day course will see the Minister of Sports, Sunday Dare and Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Ismaila Abubakar gracing the occasion