….mobilize residents for Saturday’s edition scheduled for Ilejemeje Local Government
Ekiti State Commissioner for Local Government Affairs, Hon. Folorunso Olabode has joined other well meaning personalities globally to endorse the monthly wellness walk “THE BAO WALK” initiated by a former member of the House of Representatives, Bimbo Daramola.
Hon. Olabode threw his weight behind the walk after he received the convener, Hon. Bimbo Daramola and his team at his office in Ado Ekiti.
In his remark, Hon. Olabode explained that the BAO WALK initiative aligns with the six points agenda of Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, hence the need for everyone to support the idea.
Olabode explained that the importance of exercise especially walking can not be overemphasized, hence he called on people of his council which is Ilejemeje where the next walk will be held on Saturday to troop out in large number and participate due to the benefits attached.
Similarly, the Chairman of Ilejemeje Local Government, Mr. Pius Alaba Dada commended Hon. Bimbo Daramola for complementing the efforts of Governor Oyebanji towards ensuring the well-being of the people.
Earlier, the convener of the BAO WALK, Hon. Bimbo Daramola thanked Hon. Olabode for supporting the initiative, adding that the concept of BAO WALK was beyond politics and personal aggrandizement but a well thought out plan to acknowledge what Governor Oyebanji has done with regards to health care infrastructure in the state and the need to complement his efforts through an invaluable course that cost nothing order that personal commitment.
He said: “Government may have provided the infrastructure and facilities needed for qualitative health care services, but it is also expected for everyone to shun sedentary living.The more active we are the chances are that we will live a more qualitative life, and the fact that the Governor has provided all the medical facilities and environment is an inspiration for people like me to take it upon my self to initiate a noble course that would serve as an added advantage to the efforts of the Governor towards ensuring an over all wellbeing of Ekiti people.
He added:”Walking among others has been proved to be one on of the “non swallow-able medications” for the advancement of good health and general well being. But it would appear like an abdication of personal responsibility if we know this and refuse to consciously adopt this simple but effective complementary way to sustainably empower our bodies for good health.
“So, the introduction of the once in a month BAO WALK is therefore a symbolic representation for promoting physical activity that is aimed to extend the frontiers of care and concern for the well-being and wellness of Ekiti people
Daramola called on people of the state to embrace a lifestyle that would enhance their physical and mental capabilities and as well save them from running extra cost to seek medical attention.
