Royal fathers in Imo State Council Of Traditional Rulers and the entire South East of Nigeria have stepped up their weekly fitness sessions every Saturday at their headquarters in the state capital, Owerri.
Sports247 gathered that the sessions have returned in full throttle following the successful restoration of security and safety across the nooks and crannies of Imo State.
This was revealed during an exclusive interview with the council’s director of Peace, Security And Conflict Resolution, Eze (Dr) Matthew Chiedozie Nwokoma (Okaome 4th), who cited it as one of the achievements of the current leadership.
He thanked the council’s chairman, HRM Eze (Dr) Emmanuel Chuwuagina Okeke, CFR (Ezeudo II) for leading by example, taking wise decisions, having a listening ear and carrying everyone along towards bringing peace to various communities in Imo State.
Eze Nwokoma, who is the head of Umuokane autonomous community in Ohaji-Egbema local government area of the state added that ‘Eze Imo’ also participates actively during the weekly fitness sessions by playing table tennis and draughts.
“We are happy that all of us, talking about traditional rulers in Imo State and the South East, gather here every Saturday morning to participate in aerobics, indoor games and other fitness activities.
“This is because we want to stay healthy and we are using sports to promote unity across the state,” said Eze Nwokoma, who is also a member of Obinze Golf Course.
