By NUCJ-UCC
The SUG Health Week commenced on Saturday with a workout session spanning from Malabor Square to the school's main campus, attended by the Commissioner of Health, represented by Dr. Takim Kenneth.
Kenneth conveyed, "The Commissioner is highly encouraged by today's activities, recognizing the essential nature of physical fitness for everyone. Regrettably, he is currently unable to attend but assures his presence by next week."
Addressing Health and Physical Fitness programs facilitated by the Honorable Commissioner, which students can readily engage in, he remarked, "Presently, there are no existing programs related to Health and Physical Fitness. However, the Commissioner is deeply committed to promoting health and physical fitness in alignment with the Governor's Vision, and in the near future, he intends to institute such programs."
Dr. William Etta, the Medical Director of Health Services at the University of Calabar, discussing additional routines and measures to promote physical fitness, stated, "Ensuring
physical fitness involves maintaining a proper diet, ensuring proper nutrition, managing stress, finding time to relax, engaging in activities of personal interest, and incorporating elements that resonate with one's nature."
SUG President Sen. Kichi Akwo Godsgift informed @AllCampusShow through NUCJ about the imperative to train Medical Volunteers within the University Community. Godsgift said "Under my administration's commitment to elevate standards, we have initiated the training of Medical Volunteers. This involves providing them with extensive first aid training and skills essential for assisting students in case of emergencies. We are optimistic that this initiative will be seamlessly handed over to the next administration."
The SUG Director of Welfare emphasized the theme of the health week and, in response to inquiries about how students can attain optimal wellness gradually, stated, "Both my office and the Director of Sports are committed to introducing additional programs aimed at assisting students in sustaining physical fitness."
Mr. Theophilus Iortyom, the Chairman of the SUG Health Week, remarked, "Today's workout was merely one of the activities planned for this week's health program. It provided an opportunity for students who haven't exercised in a while to engage in physical activity. This session is just a part of the comprehensive activities we have prepared for the health week, and further activities will commence promptly by Wednesday."
The Senate President expressed, "I commend the Director of Welfare for organizing such an event. Additionally, I would like to extend my commendation to my department, the Department of Human Kinetics, for leading today's workout."
During an interview, Ogbanka Chiloka, representing the UNICAL Youth Friendly Hub, conveyed, "The UNICAL Youth Friendly Hub supports initiatives and programs like today's exercise because physical fitness is essential for everyone."
Doyun Tessy, in her statement to our reporters, emphasized, "This exercise should be consistently and regularly conducted. While the current attendance is encouraging, there is room for improvement, and we can strive for better outcomes."