NEM Insurance strengthens workplace wellness through fitness initiative
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NEM Insurance Plc has intensified its corporate wellness drive, organising a fitness walk and health screening exercise to encourage employees to prioritise physical fitness, embrace preventive healthcare and maintain healthier lifestyles.
The initiative, organised as part of the company’s internal wellness programme, brought together employees for a series of activities designed to highlight the importance of maintaining healthy lifestyles and achieving a balance between work and personal wellbeing.
The fitness walk commenced at the company’s head office in Obanikoro, along Ikorodu Road, Lagos, with participants trekking to Maryland before returning to the office.
The exercise attracted enthusiastic participation from staff members, who used the opportunity to promote physical fitness and healthy living.
Beyond employee wellness, NEM Insurance also leveraged the occasion to sensitise members of the public to the importance of protecting their lives and properties through insurance. The programme also featured medical examinations that allowed employees to assess their vital signs and gain greater awareness of their health conditions, reinforcing the importance of regular health monitoring and early detection.
The company reaffirmed its commitment to excellent customer service through its ‘NEM Care’ philosophy, which emphasises treating every customer with special attention and respect.
Other activities included aerobics providing opportunities for physical engagement, recreation and interaction among colleagues.
An employees who celebrated his wedding during the period was equally recognised, adding a social dimension to the event.
Speaking at the programme, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of NEM Insurance, Andrew Ikekhua, described physical fitness as essential to longevity and improved productivity.
He maintained that employees remain the company’s greatest asset, stressing that their health and wellbeing are central to organisational success.
Ikekhua also applauded staff members for their dedication and contributions to the company’s growth, assuring them of management’s continued commitment to initiatives that encourage teamwork, healthy living and a supportive working environment.
