The Administration of Engr. Rasaki Bamidele Kasali (MNSE, MNATE), has reinforced its commitment to community wellness with a sensitization programme focused on the importance of sports and physical activities in promoting healthy living.
Epe Insights reports that the event was organized by the council’s Agric and Social Services Department at the Council Secretariat Hall to encourage residents to adopt healthier lifestyles through regular exercise and recreation.
The programme brought together government officials, health professionals, and community stakeholders to discuss the role of sports in improving overall wellbeing.
Delivering the welcome address on behalf of the Executive Chairman, Engr. Rasaki Bamidele Kasali (MNSE, MNATE), the Chief of Staff, Hon. Razak Ojikutu, commended participants for attending the programme.
Ojikutu stressed the importance of maintaining healthy habits and embracing physical activities as part of everyday life.
He noted that regular exercise remains one of the most effective ways to improve health and prevent lifestyle-related illnesses.
The Supervisor for Sports, Hon. Olatokunbo Shonaike, also addressed participants during the programme.
He highlighted the numerous benefits of sports and recreational activities, describing them as essential tools for physical fitness and mental wellbeing.
According to him, active participation in sports contributes to increased productivity, stronger social relationships, and a healthier society.
Shonaike encouraged residents to make exercise a regular part of their daily routine regardless of age or occupation.
The event featured an educational lecture delivered by an invited facilitator who spoke extensively on the value of physical activity.
The facilitator explained how regular exercise can help reduce the risk of hypertension, obesity, diabetes, and other non-communicable diseases.
Participants were also educated on simple fitness practices that can be incorporated into daily schedules to improve health outcomes.
The lecture emphasized that sports are not only recreational activities but also important tools for disease prevention and longevity.
Attendees received practical insights on maintaining active lifestyles and making informed health choices.
The programme further highlighted the role of sports in promoting discipline, teamwork, and social interaction within communities.
Health experts at the event noted that physical activity contributes significantly to emotional wellbeing and stress management.
They encouraged residents to take advantage of available opportunities for exercise and community sports participation.
In her closing remarks, the Head of Department, Agric and Social Services, Mrs. Ajayi Feyisayo, appreciated participants for their active involvement.
She thanked stakeholders for supporting the initiative and contributing to its success.
Feyisayo urged residents to remain committed to healthy living practices and prioritize physical fitness.
She stated that sustained participation in sports can improve quality of life and reduce the burden of preventable diseases.
The programme attracted members of the council’s Executive and Management Team.
Among those in attendance were the Council Manager, Secretary to the Local Government, Chief of Staff, Heads of Departments, Medical Officer of Health, Supervisors, and Special Advisers.
Officials described the event as part of the council’s broader strategy to improve public health awareness and community wellbeing.
They reiterated the administration’s commitment to programmes that promote healthy living and social development.
Residents were encouraged to embrace active lifestyles and make physical exercise a regular component of their daily activities.
The sensitization programme concluded with renewed calls for greater participation in sports as a pathway to healthier and more productive communities across Lekki LCDA.
