Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has advised elderly people to be conscious of their diets and ensure they rest appropriately to enable them to enjoy their old age.
The former president gave the advice shortly after leading his five-a-side team to defeat the Ogun State government team by four goals to two in a novelty football match organised as part of the activities to mark his eighty-fifth birthday.
The twenty-minute match played on the pitch of the Presidential Library in Abeokuta saw Chief Obasanjo scoring two of his team’s goals while the other two goals were scored through penalty kicks awarded to the OOPL side by the referee.
The Ogun State government side was led by the Deputy Governor, Mrs Noimot Salako-Oyedele.
The former president while speaking with newsmen said he enjoys the grace of God which avails him the opportunity of having good health.
He then advised elderly Nigerians to devote time to exercise their body, go for regular medical checkups and as well engaging in social activities.
The five-a-side football match also had in attendance former Nigerian international, Chief Segun Odegbami, traditional rulers and other sports enthusiasts.
Wale Oluokun
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