By Chuks Ugokwe/Regina Igwebuike
The enthusiasm of Amawbia residents in physical fitness has continued to increase since the introduction of the Walk for Life exercise by Hon Chukwuma Okoye.
The 5th edition of the exercise kicked off from the Central Primary School Amawbia through major internal roads in the community on December 31.
According to the Sponsor, Rt. Hon Chukwuma Okoye, Deputy Speaker, Anambra State House of Assembly and member representing Awka South II Constituency, the annual event is to enhance healthy living among the people, which aligns with the healthy living program of Anambra State Governor’s wife, Mrs. Nonye Soludo.
He reemphasized the importance of exercise in human life, noting that a healthy body is a healthy mind, assuring to sustain the initiative, explaining that part of the reason for embarking on the yearly exercise in not only for sports but unity of the town.
Mr. Ebele Nwufo, former President General of Amawbia town and Mr. Emeka Nworah, the new Deputy PG elect, in their separate remarks, thanked Rt. Hon Okoye for keeping to his promise, sponsoring the Amawbia Walk for five years.
Some of the participants who commended the initiative, described it as refreshing and important toward enhancing the physical well-being of the people, noting that it will trigger greater productivity in all sectors of life.
The event featured health check and light refreshments.
*Chuks and Regina are of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State.
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