Celebration
Fitness enthusiasts treated to electrifying performances at Verve Life, Africa’s Biggest Fitness Party
In a bid to continue to blaze the trail and inspire Nigerians to a lifestyle of fitness and wellness, Africa’s leading payment technology and card brand – Verve, organised the grand finale of Africa’s biggest fitness event on Saturday November 5, 2022, at Landmark Events Center, to meet the lifestyle aspirations of its customers.
Introduced in 2017, the VerveLife fitness event which is organised annually has grown into a thriving platform, attracting thousands of fitness enthusiasts from Nigeria and beyond.
According to the firm, the event is held to stimulate in Nigerians the need to keep a healthy lifestyle through fun and engaging activities.
Speaking on the Verve Life fitness event grand finale, Cherry Eromosele, Group Executive Vice President, Marketing and Communications at Interswitch Group, said that the Verve Life initiative is a testament to the brand’s long-term commitment to fitness, wellness, and healthy living.
“We have run the VerveLife Fitness event for the past 5 years with this being the fifth edition. Each edition has been an improvement of the previous one. The events have grown bigger and better each passing year, evolving from one event in Lagos to several events across the country. This year, we had nine satellite events across Nigeria and debuted in Nairobi. Today, we are all here to witness the biggest VerveLife Fitness event yet. Just like we keep innovating on the payment solutions we provide, we will keep improving on the VerveLife events.
Sustaining the event this long confirms Verve’s commitment to supporting the healthy lifestyle habits of its cardholders while also providing innovative payment solutions to our cardholders and Nigerians in general.”
This year’s grand finale featured some of Africa’s biggest musical acts, Niniola, Crayon, and the dance queen, Kaffy, alongside other Nigerian celebrity fitness experts such as Kemen, Isoken Uwaifo, Ihuoma Nwigwe, Enoyong and Trebla.
Kenyan fitness coach, Alvin Lee, and South African favourite, Queen Fitness, among others, were also in attendance to thrill fitness enthusiasts to invigorating exercises, alongside the music performances by Alternate Sound.
Apart from invigorating warm-up routines, and exciting workout sessions led by fitness experts, exciting gifts were also handed out.
Fitness apparel, healthy meal options and snacks were also made available at discounted prices for attendees who paid with their Verve cards.
Eromosele said; “Other than meeting the payments needs of our customers, this fitness event is aimed at motivating Nigerians to push themselves, work out regularly, keep fit and refuse all excuses that people often give for keeping sedentary habits.
Partners of this year’s edition include global sportswear brand, PUMA, Amstel Ultra, Techno Gym, Hygeia HMO and Aquafina.
With VerveLife, the goal is to never stop taking fitness to the next level.
– commends monarch’s commitment to public service
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has congratulated His Majesty, Oba Rilwan Akiolu of Lagos as he marks his 81st birthday on Tuesday.In a statement by his media office, Speaker Obasa, the Baa’sofin of Lagos, said at 81, the revered monarch remains committed to excellent community and public service with results that keep promoting the growth and progress of Lagos.Dr. Obasa extolled the Eleko’s virtues, said Oba Akiolu, Permanent Chairman of the Lagos State Council of Obas and Chiefs, has constantly brought his wisdom to bear in the advancement of the traditional institution as well as the running of the state.”Oba Akiolu remains a strong believer in the Yoruba tradition, a faithful custodian of culture and a traditional ruler whose knowledge has continued to help Lagos grow in leaps and bounds.”His reign has mostly brought peace to Lagos just as the monarch has constantly sustained our traditional institution in the state.”It is exciting to say that Eleko has always brought honour to the throne of his ancestors. His reign has been characterised by unwavering dedication and compassion for Lagosians.”His guidance, advice and love for his subjects cannot be over-emphasised; his roles in our lives make him a worthy father. As the monarch, he remains our rallying point.”A source of inspiration, Eleko’s leadership has actuated us to greater heights while bringing value to the throne and strengthening the bond that exists among traditional rulers in the state.“On behalf of my family, colleagues, management and staff of the Lagos State House of Assembly, I celebrate you on this occasion of your 81st birthday and pray that your reign continues to be a blessing for our dear State and beyond,” the statement released by the Speaker’s Chief Press Secretary, Eromosele Ebhomele, said.
Kwara State Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq sends his hearty congratulations to the Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) Prof. Abubakar Olanrewaju Suleiman on his birthday today, October 16, 2024.The Governor commends the academic for his immense contributions to national development and democratic governance in Nigeria, especially the growth of the legislature. Governor Abdulrazaq joins family, friends, and associates to pray that Allaah grants Prof. Abubakar Suleiman many more years of good health and happiness.
Kwara State Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq joins family, friends, party leaders, members, and the people of the state to congratulate the chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Prince Sunday Fagbemi as he clocks 70 today, October 10, 2024.The Governor calls the party chairman a “dependable and affable” political associate who has stood with him through different phases. Governor Abdulrazaq commends Prince Fagbemi for his hard work, team spirit, and commitment to the progress of the party, saying his efforts are duly noted for posterity.The Governor prays to Almighty God to keep the party chairman in good health and abundant grace.
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