Arise Walk For Life: Super Eagles Legends, Kanu, Rufai, Others Shower Praises on Siju Iluyomade

It was excitement atmosphere throughout the moments of Dr. Siju Iluyomade’s ‘Arise Walk For Life’ on Saturday 15th October 2022 in the city of Lagos as prominent Nigerians turned out in large numbers to join the health awareness initiative muted by the Convener of Arise Women, which celebrates its 14th edition this year.

The Walk which took place simultaneously in different cities in clusters, including Lagos, UK, America, Canada Amsterdam, Italy and so many other areas in the diaspora was full of funfair despite the main objective of the organizers, which is to promote preventive approach to our health instead of curative through regular walking as a form of exercise.

The Arise Walk For Life which was preceded by a Charity football match between Super Eagles Legends and a selected side at the Mobolaji Johnson Stadium, Onikan, was memorable as the Legends defeated the selected side by 3 goals to 1.

Some of the Stars featured include Kanu Nwankwo, Samson Siasia, Peter Rufai, Waidi Akanni, Austin Eguaveon, Friday Ekpo, and Ann Chiejine among others.

The majority of the Soccer stars the following day after the football match joined Dr. Siju and other prominent personalities in the Arise walk for Life amidst pomp and pageantry.

The Walk cluster began at Saint Saviour School, Bourdillon, Ikoyi, and later terminated at Muri-Okunola Park in Victoria Island where everyone converged to some music, dance, and myriad of entertainment.

Highlighting the entertainment were several side attractions, DJ Xclusive, and Kaffy Dance among others,

Pouring encomium on the Convener, former Super Eagles Goalkeeper, Peter Rufai, says, “notable Nigerians should support and encourage Dr. Siju, she is doing a fantastic work using the platform Arise women to empower the less privileged in the society.

She is a woman I adore very well and that is why we are here to support her” Also eulogizing the convener is another legend, Kanu Nwankwo who said she is amazed by the zeal at which Madam Siju is contributing to the society through several programmes.

“ She is a real mother, people need to emulate her, if many influential Nigerians are doing this, the country will be better”.

Others who praise the Convener include the First Lady of Ogun State, Mrs. Bamidele Abiodun, Otunba Niyi Adewunmi, and Justice Modupe Osho-Adebiyi who all participated in the Walk.

BY IYABO AINA

Publisher Of News Rain Nigeria