NEM Insurance promotes healthy living with staff fitness walk
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NEM Insurance Plc – a leading general business underwriter and number one motor insurance business provider in Nigeria, today reinforced its commitment to staff wellbeing and healthy living with a fitness walk aimed at promoting awareness on the importance of regular exercise and preventive healthcare.
The initiative, which formed part of the company’s internal wellness programme, featured a series of health-focused activities designed to encourage employees to adopt healthier lifestyles while strengthening workplace camaraderie.
The exercise began with a fitness walk that took participants from the company’s head office at Obanikoro, Ikorodu Road, Lagos to Maryland and back to the office premises. Staff members turned out in large numbers for the walk, demonstrating enthusiasm for the company’s wellness initiative.
The company also used the event to educate the public on importance of insuring their lives and properties, whilst assuring them of ‘NEM Care’ which accords special respect to every customer.
As part of the programme, medical checks were also conducted for employees. The health observation exercise enabled staff to check their vital signs, helping them gain insights into their health status and the importance of early detection and preventive care.
The event also featured engaging recreational activities, including aerobics sessions and a table tennis contest, which added excitement and encouraged participation among employees.
In addition, the company used the occasion to celebrate staff members whose birthdays fell within the period, creating a relaxed atmosphere that fostered team bonding; appreciation among colleagues and a sense of camaraderie and belonging among the “NEM family.”
Speaking during the event, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of NEM Insurance Plc, Andrew Ikekhua, emphasised the importance of maintaining regular physical fitness, noting that healthy employees are more productive and better positioned to contribute to the organisation’s success.
“Regular fitness is no longer an option; it is a necessity for longevity and peak performance. At NEM, we believe that our greatest asset is our people, and their health remains our top priority,” he stated.
Ikekhua commended members of staff for their dedication and commitment to the company’s goals, while also reflecting on the firm’s performance and progress within the industry.
He reiterated the company’s resolve to continue implementing initiatives that promote staff wellbeing, teamwork and a positive work culture.
The fitness walk and related activities underscore NEM Insurance’s broader commitment to promoting a healthy workforce, while fostering a culture that balances professional excellence with personal wellbeing.
