A fitness coach, Jauro Dauda, has urged officials of the Jos Electricity Distribution Company (JEDC) to prioritise regular exercise as part of efforts to maintain good health and boost productivity.
Dauda made the call on Saturday during a company-wide fitness walk organised by JEDC for its staff in Gombe State.
The exercise began at the company’s state headquarters, from where officials trekked to Pantami Stadium. At the stadium, staff members participated in various physical exercises before returning to the office premises for medical examinations. Free drugs were also distributed to employees as part of the health initiative.
Addressing participants, Dauda stressed the importance of staying physically fit.
“For you to function well, you need to keep your body fit. So I advise each and every one of you to create time at home. You can take your wife on a walk. The content of what we eat today can cause a lot of health issues like hypertension and diabetes. Knowing your health status is very important; knowing it is good to living long,” he said.
Also speaking, the Gombe State Operating Officer of JEDC, Rilwan Shehu, expressed satisfaction with the turnout and encouraged staff to sustain the culture of exercise beyond organised events.
“We are happy that we can exercise not only in the stadium; you can exercise at home,” Shehu said.
He added that the company operates an inclusive system that promotes unity among staff.
“We in JEDC operate an open-door policy; there is no junior or senior cadre. We do things together and we win together,” he said.
Medical personnel conducted health tests for staff members during the event, while essential drugs were provided free of charge.
