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Walking has been identified medically and socially as the best, least expensive and most broadly acceptable form of physical activities as it is rarely associated with any injury and easily adopted by people of all ages.
With an understanding of the importance of healthy living and community bonding,Hon. Seyi Jakande, the Executive Chairman of Odi-Olowo/Ojuwoye Local Council Development Area (LCDA), has kicked off the 4th edition of the Sport Fiesta with a walkathon, themed “Awareness Road Walk for Sustainable Fitness” on Saturday 22, November 2025.
The event which started from the council premises is aimed to promote youth development, grassroots empowerment, and sustainable community building through sports.
The exercise witnessed enthusiastic participation with a large turnout of both young and old. While the elderly merely walked within their strides to keep up with the procession, the young persons took a delight in outpacing themselves with some jogging.
Investigator news reports that the exercise started from the council premises to Town Planning Way, Industrial Avenue, Bishop Street, Coker Road, Ilupeju Traffic Light, Oyewole Street, Majolate/Kayode Street, Ogunmokun Bridge, Abolade Street, Abiodun Street, Post Office Road, Agege Motor Road, Muibi Street, ending at Ayatunga Street.
Speaking after the walk fitness,Hon Jakande stated that emphasised the importance of maintaining physical and mental well-being to ensure the level of fitness of the participants in the season 4 edition of the sports fiesta and to encourage daily exercise to the people of Odi-Olowo Ojuwoye so as to keep their body healthy.
“Our health is the bedrock of our performance. This walk exercise not only enhances our physical fitness but also strengthens bonding as a community.It a process where all the participants participates in this exercise so as to ensure their level of fitness and encourage in daily exercise to keep their body healthy ” he said.
Jakande noted that walking helps improve immunity and physical health, noting that Odi Olowo/ Ojuwoye LCDA is united in sports as it encourages unity and peace to the people of the community. He urged youths to participate, showcasing their passion, discipline, and unity.
“Sports is a means where you connect everyone together because sports has one language, which is unity and it brings everyone together” he stated.
The Community Development Committee chairman of Odi-Olowo/Ojuwoye, Otunba Adebayo Adekunle applauded the chairman for sustaining the sports fiesta as the exercise promotes unity and brings governance closer to the people.
The Chairman who is over 70 years of age stated that he decided to embark on the walk exercise because it will keep him in shape, while advising other individuals to always have regular exercise so as to avoid being ageing.
One of the information officers,Miss Yetunde Akinyemi stated that this year’s event would be a fantastic one as the Chairman inculcated special children/people living with disabilities into this year’s sports fiesta.
Yetunde went further to state that the event which would simultaneously in the nine wards would produce one each for each game to compete at the local government level.
“This year’s event is quite unique and different because people living with disabilities are part of this year’s program.
“Also,we are going to have preliminaries in all the ward unlike the previous one where everyone assembled at the local government.At the end of the preliminary stage,each ward would give us a representative to view at the local government level”she stated.
She encouraged all participants to put in their best so as to win the prize”it is not just a game but it is going to be scouting for talents and individuals to discover their skills.” She submitted.
Lending his voice,the Vice President, National Association of Odi-Olowo/Ojuwoye Tertiary Students (NAOTS), Comrade Collins Oladipupo appreciated Hon Seyi Jakande for continuing the sports fiesta saying that it means a lot to the youths because it shows inclusiveness and awareness of the local government about the youths.
He noted that the event would bring about peace, togetherness and ensure that the youths of Odi-Olowo Ojuwoye erase their mindset away from drugs and other social vices.
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Investigator news gathered that the Sport Fiesta will feature various games, including 5-a-side soccer, boxing, draught, table tennis, and snooker, with a grand prize of ₦25 million as Hon.Jakande has emphasized that the event is not just about sports, but about building a future where youths have platforms to grow, excel, and succeed.
Highlight of the event was Hon Seyi Jakande taking the first position through cutting of the tape at the finish line.
