President Goodluck Jonathan on Friday extended heartfelt commiserations to the Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, and his people on the death of one of the town’s most illustrious sons, Chief Bayo Kuku.
Jonathan similarly commiserated with members of the Kuku family as well as the government and people of Ogun State on the passage of the renowned Ogbeni-Oja of Ijebu-Ode.
Chief Kuku died on Thursday at the age of 84.
An Aso Rock statement said “The President shares their grief as they mourn Chief Kuku, a highly respected businessman and philanthropist who touched many lives positively in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State and Nigeria as a whole.
“He believes that Chief Kuku will be long remembered and honoured across the country and beyond as a trail-blazing entrepreneur and administrator whose career highlights included his exemplary leadership role as President of the Nigerian Stock Exchange.
“President Jonathan prays that Almighty Allah will grant Chief Kuku eternal rest and comfort all who mourn him.”
The Presidency also on Friday announced that Jonathan will on Saturday, March 7, 2015, lead government officials as well as sportsmen and women on an out-door physical training exercise in Abuja aimed at promoting sports and fitness in Nigeria.
The training exercise, which will start at 7.00 am, will include a long walk from the Presidential Villa by President Jonathan accompanied by top government officials, Presidential aides, political associates, leading sports personalities and enthusiasts.
The programme, which will also include jogging, physical stretches and light aerobics, will culminate in a solidarity rally for President Jonathan at the Eagle Square organized by the Nigerian sports community.
Sports personalities expected to participate in the physical training exercise and solidarity rally include Mary Onyali, Austin Eguavoen, Kanu Nwankwo, Joseph Yobo and Chika Chukwumerije, amongst others.
The event will be broadcast live on the Network Service of the Nigerian Television Authority.
