Siasia To Lead Jogging Initiative With SYDA Lounge in Abuja

Former Super Eagles Striker and Coach, Samson Siasia will spearhead the fitness program, Walkers & Joggers Lifestyle Groove, scheduled to hold at the main bowl of the Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuja this 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 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.

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Segun Maku, CEO of SYDA Lounge, emphasised the commitment to supporting sports development as the event aims to introduce and promote healthy lifestyles in an engaging and entertaining way, ultimately fostering physical activity and community engagement.

“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,” 

He also broken down roles of Mr. Siasia, who will focus on physical aspects, and Dr. Shuri, who will offer crucial mental health support to participants.

“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,”

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.