Centenary Celebration: RSG Slates Health Walk, Today, Fooball Matches, ’Morrow

L-R: Rep. Matthew Omegara, Adhoc Committee Chairman, Rep. Bimbo Daramola and Rep. Debo Ologunagba, during a public hearing organised by the House of Representatives Committee to investigate alleged cases of improper land allocation in Abuja last Thursday.
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Following the extension of work-free days for employees of Rivers State Government to Friday, civil servants and other public office holders in the state are expected to participate in the Port Harcourt City Centenary Health Walk today.
The Health Walk is billed to kick-off from the Isaac Boro Park by 8.00am, according to a statement from the Office of the Secretary to the State Government, Mr. George Feyii who is also the Chairman of the centenary Committee.
Urging all civil servants to participate in the event, the statement explained that it was an effort to promote the health of all Rivers workers.
On Thursday, football matches have been lined up as part of activities to commemorate the 100 years of Port Harcourt.
The first match slated for the Civic Centre, Port Harcourt is between Under-45 team and Team Rivers.
The second match is between Team Rivers and Amaechi Angels, while the final match is between Centenary Team and Team Eleme, winners of this year’s Governor’s Cup.
Other programmes slated for the weekend include street parties, shows and gigs, and the finale of the football competition.
Activities marking the centenary celebration kicked off August with a marathon race.
The State government declared public holidays from Friday 15th to Monday 18th and later extended the holidays to last till Friday, November 22 to enable all to participate.