Abuja: Mrs. Oghogho Musa, wife of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), has urged military and police personnel's wives to engage in regular physical exercise to boost their mental and physical health. Musa, who is also the President of the Defence and Police Officers' Wives Association (DEPOWA), made the call at the DEPOWA monthly aerobics and health walk on Saturday in Abuja. She emphasized the importance of incorporating activities like hiking and yoga into the monthly exercise routine to encourage the women to continue these practices independently at home.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, a platform has been created for the women to post videos of their 'daily walk for life' exercise. This initiative aims to track whether participants are maintaining their exercise routines. Mrs. Musa highlighted the significance of diet control, noting that 80% of overall health is influenced by food intake, while exercise contributes 20%, primarily for body toning. She encouraged the women to share their exercise videos to motivate one another.
Mrs. Salamatu Gbajabiamila, wife of the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, attended the event as the Guest of Honour. She praised the DEPOWA President's initiative to promote physical fitness among women, stating that walking around the neighborhood offers significant benefits without the need for exercise equipment.
Popular Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson-Okojie, also participated in the exercise and underscored the importance of physical activity in preventing health issues. She emphasized the need for a balanced diet and regular exercise, especially for pregnant women, as it contributes to the health of both the mother and the baby.
Dr. Oluwayemisi Adegboye of Defence Health Maintenance Limited highlighted the role of physical activity as a crucial measure against mental and physical health issues. She asserted that regular exercise could reduce the risk of developing conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, obesity, arthritis, and mental health problems. Dr. Adegboye urged participants to use physical activity as a means to halt, stop, and reverse potential health challenges.