Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Monday led current and old students of Baptist Boys High School (BBHS), Abeokuta on an 18km walk round Abeokuta, Ogun State, Southwest Nigeria.
Gatekeepers News reports that this was part of activities to mark the centenary celebrations of the school.
The former President who was joined by the leadership of the old boys association, led by the National President, Prof. Kayode Oyesiku, and large numbers of the current students entertained residents, motorists, and passers-by on the walk.
Obasanjo’s Special Assistant on Media, Kehinde Akinyemi in a statement stated that hundreds of residents and enthusiasts echoed and praised his name for his prowess, energy, and endurance to embark on the walk despite his age.
Among those who played host to Obasanjo and his team, was the Olubara of Ibara, Oba Jacob Omolade, former Finance Minister, Onolapo Soleye, and the Alake of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo, where some aged old school mates joined them.
The participants sang the school anthem among other songs, while the walked through Oke Egunya, Igbore, Oke Igbein, and Omida the palace of Oba Omolade, before finally entering the rehabilitated Saje Road into the school premises.
Oyesiku disclosed that the walk covered 18km stretch when added together, as he commended the old boys of the school for the spirit behind the centenary anniversary exercise.
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