Obasanjo Participates In 18km Endurance Walk For Alma Mater

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo yesterday led members of his alma mater, the old students’ association of Baptist Boys High School (BBHS), Abeokuta, Ogun State on an 18-kilometre walk round the metropolis as part of the activities marking the centenary celebrations of the school.

The former president who will be 86 years old on March 5, 20223 was joined by the leadership of the BBGS old boys association, headed byf Prof. Kayode Oyesiku as the national president, entertained residents, motorists and passers-by on the walk.

The Abeokuta residents and enthusiasts, however, showered praises on Obasanjo for the prowess, energy and endurance which he deployed on the walk.

Among those who played host to Obasanjo and his team, were the Olu Ibara of Ibara, Oba Jacob Omolade, former finance minister, Onolapo Soleye and the Alake of Egbaland, Oba Aremu Adedotun Gbadebo. It was at the visit to the Palace of Alake, that some aged old school mates joined them.

They walked amid singing of the school anthem among other songs, through Oke Egunya, Igbore, Oke Igbein and at Omida the palace of Oba Omolade.

Thereafter, the walkers moved to the Ibara Housing Estate, the residence of Soleye. Subsequently, the team took the walk again to Ake, the palace of Oba Gbadebo.