Lagos State Promotes Healthy Living Through Sports Partnerships

The Lagos State Government is intensifying its commitment to promoting healthy living among residents by leveraging sports and forging new partnerships. This initiative is a key component of the state's strategy to combat lifestyle-related diseases through regular physical activity, balanced nutrition, and active community involvement.

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Ours is not just organising competitions and programmes. We want to see the interventions of state and non-state actors who are actually amplifying the message around healthy and active living.

Lekan Fatodu, Director-General of the Lagos State Sports Commission, emphasized that the commission's role extends beyond organizing competitions. "Ours is not just organising competitions and programmes. We want to see the interventions of state and non-state actors who are actually amplifying the message around healthy and active living," he stated during a courtesy visit from marathon athlete Ade Enioluwa.

Fatodu highlighted international examples, such as a United Kingdom policy encouraging commuters to walk more, to underscore the importance of every step taken for health improvement. He noted that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has encouraged collaborations to advance sports development, with the state's sports agenda evolving since 2024 to prioritize recreational participation, talent discovery, and wellness promotion.

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Every step that you take counts in improving your health.

Ade Enioluwa, a marathon runner and brand ambassador for Nestlé Water, shared how maintaining an active lifestyle helps him balance his passion for food with regular exercise. He spoke about his commitment to discipline and consistency, aiming for a sub-four-hour finish in the upcoming Nestlé Water Marathon, emphasizing that the benefits extend beyond physical appearance to overall well-being.

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Discipline and consistency keep him going despite his commitment to other things. Beyond six-packs and awards, his biggest motiv