Women have been advised to take their well being seriously while managing their homes and official duties.
The Vice President, ECOWAS Amazons, a group of female staff of the ECOWAS commission, Marieme Symade the call in Abuja during a health talk and walk by the group as part of activities at the weekend marking this year’s International Women’s Day
Sy expressed worry that women usually forget to take care of their health while concentrating on managing their family and official activities.
She said the situation was worrisome and urged women in the sub-region to give priority to routine exercise and healthy lifestyle to enable them enjoy a productive life.
Sy also called on men especially husbands to be more supportive to their spouses in situations that concerns their health and well-being.
The ECOWAS Amazons had a road walk of about 5 kilometres within the FCT, Abuja followed by a health talk on prevention of diseases, stress management and risk factors to commemorate International Women’s Day marked worldwide on March 8 annually.
