Effortswill parents, teachers ‘walk for health’

THE important role regular exercise plays in overall good health and wellbeing was recently emphasized when parents and teachers of Effortswill Schools, Ejigbo, Lagos State embarked on a health walk that took them from Iyana Ejigbo to Egbe in the Ikotun-Igando Local Government Development Area, of the state. During the walk, promotional flyers and handbills were distributed to motorists and pedestrians along the route. Speaking at the end of the ‘Health Walk’ the joint chairman of the Parents Teachers Association (P.T.A.) of the schools, Pastor B. O. A. Alonge, said the exercise was meant to promote positive health values and that would contribute to the wellbeing of the parents and teachers. He enjoined parents, teachers and indeed all Nigerian adults, to form the habit of regular exercise, which he stressed “is a big contributor to good health.” He observed that the health walk was a huge success despite the rainfall before and during the walk, adding that the exercise was also an avenue for participants to have fun. He said it was a big fun for both parties as fliers were given to motorists and passers-by to increase the awareness of the schools. As the event was centered on improving the general health conditions of parents and teachers, there were also health talks, and drilling exercises by the Physical Education teachers of the schools. During the health talk, the Guest Speaker, Dr. Essegine who spoke on “Stress management,” stated that an important aspect of stress management was for an individual to always engage in physical activities.” He said:“ Over the years, people have broken down because of serious health problems such as stress, obesity and others, because they do not exercise or relax their muscles. A stress -free mind can be achieved if everybody makes it a habit to be always happy despite the challenges of life.” The Proprietress of the schools, Mrs. Bose Adeyemo said she was overwhelmed by how hugely successful the ‘Health Walk’ was, despite the heavy downpour. She particularly thanked the parents and invited guests for attending and promised that the health of parents, teachers and that of the pupils of Effortswill Schools would remain of great importance.

By Adeniyi Adunola