Former President Olusegun Obasanjo yesterday urged Nigerians to embrace healthy living through proper diet, regular exercise, and routine medical check-ups, saying the lifestyle choices had helped him remain active at 89, despite battling diabetes for over four decades.
Obasanjo spoke in Abeokuta after performing the ceremonial tee-off at the 2026 FirstBank/OBJ Golf Tournament held at the Abeokuta Golf Club.
The former president, who described exercise as essential at every stage of life, particularly in old age, said discipline and consistency in health management had sustained him over the years.
“One thing you must understand is that exercise is very important at every age, and even more important when you become a senior citizen,” he said.
“I’m officially 89 years old, but by the grace of God, I have been keeping fit and strong even though I have been diabetic for over 40 years. Many people do not take their health seriously enough.”
