Residents Of Anyaa- N.I.C Promotes A Healthy Life

In order to avoid non-communicable diseases such as hypertension and diabetes which is steadily causing more deaths as a result of lack of regular exercises by many people in the country, the residents of Anyaa- N.I.C a suburb of Accra has come under one umbrella to form fitness club called "Eye Mmre Keep Fit Club". This In A Local Parlance Means It Is Time.

Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, the President of the Fitness Club Mr. Ali Lamptey, said the move was aimed at supporting people in their pursuit of healthy lives and also to provide a first class health and fitness centre in the country since a fit and healthy individual is productive asset to the nation.

This he said, a healthy working population will also increase productivity at workplaces and contribute more meaningfully to national economic growth.

He noted that the club’s holistic approach to exercise incorporated programmes for the middle age, as well as elderly members.

According to him, the vision of the Club is to transform into a multipurpose Non-Governmental Organization that will address the needs of humanity. By establishing a passionate foster home, and by providing education to the brilliant but needy students in the community.

This he said, Club will not only focus on health exercise but will also embark on programmes such as clean up campaign and others to help address sanitation issues in the country.

However, he encouraged the residents in and around the vicinity to make exercise a part of their lifestyle in to avoid contracting cardio-vascular diseases.

Mr Lamprey,also announced that, the club is opened to everyone who wishes to join irrespective of ones tribal, social, political and professional affliation.