Verve charges Nigerians to embrace healthy lifestyle

Verve International has urged Nigerians to embrace healthy lifestyles, saying they have “zero excuses not to live” longer. The Pan-African payment card company disclosed this at the 2nd edition of ‘The Verve Life,’ a fitness and healthy living event held at the Landmark Event Centre in Lagos. This year’s edition themed “Zero Excuses” was aimed […]

Verve International has urged Nigerians to embrace healthy lifestyles, saying they have “zero excuses not to live” longer.

The Pan-African payment card company disclosed this at the 2nd edition of ‘The Verve Life,’ a fitness and healthy living event held at the Landmark Event Centre in Lagos.

This year’s edition themed “Zero Excuses” was aimed at encouraging both fitness enthusiasts and individuals who are not so keen on exercising that they have no excuse not to work out, be healthy, stay fit and generally endeavor to lead healthier lives.

Speaking at the event, the Group CEO, Interswitch, Mitchell Elegbe said “As Verve, we are concerned about not only our customers’ wellbeing and health, we are equally concerned about the wellbeing of Nigerians. This is why we conceptualized The Verve Life fitness event last year.

“Many of us find ourselves guilty of giving excuses when it comes to picking up our gym bags and staying fit against the constraints of the everyday hustle, particularly in a city like Lagos, so we decided that this edition will be about inspiring people to get rid of those excuses and live the verve life and that’s exactly what we have been able to achieve as you can see from the number of people here today.

“The Verve Life, in our view isn’t an event, it’s a movement, and we are keen to continue to nurture this conversation and community.”

At the event, pregnant women had a session where they were engaged in exercises to ease delivery at childbirth. The children also had a variety of games to play as well as exercises that will improve their intellectual development.

Similarly, attendees were treated to a delightful morning with fitness challenges and masterclasses on Boxing, Strength and Conditioning, Dance, Yoga, Zumba, Martial Arts and Nutrition. Also, attendees with Verve cards received discounts of up to 20% on items purchased from the different vendors at the event, which was supported by Lucozade Nigeria, Hygeia HMO, Aquafina Nigeria, Nivea Nigeria, Duracell, Truppr and other living/fitness merchants.

The event, which was richly attended by corporate executives, celebrities, and individuals from all walks of life, had larger participation than its first edition.

The attendees include Interswitch’s Group CEO Mitchell Elegbe, Divisional CEO for Interswitch Cards & Tokens business, Mike Ogbalu III, and the Group Chief Product & Marketing Officer for Interswitch, Cherry Eromosele, as well as celebrities such as Igwe 2pac, Uti Nwachukwu, Bryan Okwara, Beverly Osu, and Wofai Fada, among others.