The “Keep Fit Lagos” monthly fitness program has received widespread praise from participants for its role in encouraging a healthy lifestyle and improving physical and mental well-being.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Programme was organized by the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Sports, Damilare Orimoloye, in collaboration with the Lagos State Sports Commission, the initiative has left a lasting impact on Lagos residents.
The December edition, themed “Celebrate Lagos”, coincided with the program’s first anniversary and was held at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Onikan.
The event reaffirmed the initiative’s goal of inspiring Lagosians to adopt physical fitness as a means to enhance their overall well-being and quality of life.
In his remarks, Orimoloye reaffirmed the Lagos State Government’s commitment to sustaining the Keep Fit Lagos initiative, emphasizing that the program serves as a crucial platform to inspire residents to embrace healthy lifestyles.
Participants engaged in physical and aerobics sessions led by fitness professionals, while also receiving free medical check-ups and wellness education from healthcare experts. .
The program aligns with the state government’s broader efforts to promote active living among Lagosians and, according to Orimoloye, investing in sports and fitness helps to enhance public health and reduce healthcare costs.
Highlighting Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s unwavering support since the programme’s inception a year ago, Orimoloye noted that the fitness and aerobics sessions have consistently attracted hundreds of participants across the metropolis.
He also appreciated key stakeholders, including the Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mobolaji Ogunlende; the Chairman of the House Committee on Youth, Sports, and Social Development, Hon. Abiodun Orekoya; the Director-General of the Lagos State Sports Commission, Lekan Fatodu, as well as partners and sponsors, for their contributions to the success of the initiative.
Participants lauded the government’s deliberate efforts to prioritize physical and mental wellness, underscoring the importance of such community engagements in fostering a healthier future.
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