LWI Exhibits and Hosts Corporate Health Forum at the Lagos Veg Fest, October 10-12th 2014

The Vegetarian Festival tagged Lagos Veg Fest, which is the first of its kind in Nigeria took place at Freedom Park, Lagos Island from October 10th – 12th 2014.

The event themed, Health & Wellness Sustainable Living, was powered by Veggie Victory Restaurant.

LiveWell Initiative LWI played an active role at the Lagos Veg Fest by exhibiting its services such as Stress Level Testing, Nutritional Counselling and the demonstration of Handwashing Techniques.

On Saturday October 11th 2014, LWI hosted a Panel Discussion themed, “Corporate Health” that aimed to set a platform to enhance dialogue on occupational health and wellness.

The Corporate Health Forum commenced with an opening remarks from LWI Operations Manager, Miss Nnedimma Obi, highlighting the need to empower the corporate world on healthy work-life balance by connecting, interacting and exchanging ideas.

The plenary speakers included the Nigerian-German Business Association NGBA Chief Operating Officer, Mrs. Jennifer Anoyika; Oando Marketing Plc EHSSQ Manager, Mr. Chidubem Obiodu; BROLL Property Services Ltd Portfolio Executive, Mr. Yinka Omotosho; Philips West Africa Business Development Manager MCC, Mrs. Pelumi Adeleke; medenQ Consulting Managing Partner, Dr. Adenike Adewakun.

Significant challenges of corporate health which were raised and discussed. Attention to employee engagement and satisfaction, health and safety policies and basic work-life balances were noted as successful means of sustainable corporate health, which in effect contributes to improved overall organisational bottom-line.

The delegates enjoyed the plenary session and commented that the corporate forum was impactful and insightful, highlighting the importance of sustainable occupational health and wellness.

Good Corporate Health = Reduced Absenteeism