JAMB holds health walk-ahead 2025 activities

In anticipation of its 2025 activities, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) conducted a five-kilometer health walk on Saturday, according to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).

According to NAN, at 7 a.m., the JAMB staff members started the trek through the Nigerian Law School road from the board’s headquarters in Bwari.

Kuduru Road, Bwari Area Council Secretariat Road, and the company’s headquarters office are all traversed throughout the trip.

Speaking to NAN on the sidelines of the event, Mr. Gani Abdulrahman, Director, of Human Resources, JAMB, explained that the purpose of the walk was to get staff members’ general health in shape for the year’s events.

Since our work is typically demanding when we start the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), he claims that it is done to inspire employees. It’s similar to waging war.

Therefore, we choose to start with staying healthy first because we need to be emotionally, cognitively, and physically aware during this time.

“We also plan to keep holding these exercises periodically; we have a sports club that we plan to revive to make it more contemporary and to motivate employees to take advantage of the exercise opportunities,” he stated.

Abdulrahman went on to say that the program will also assist staff members in monitoring their weight and building a robust immune system to fend off illnesses.

Mrs. Halima Aliyu, a staff member who also talked with NAN, stated that the activity had not only given them a chance to socialize but also provided an opportunity for individuals who struggle to exercise independently.

She said that being in shape was essential at all times, particularly for those who become overly focused on their work and ignore their body’s cues.

While expressing gratitude to the event’s organizers, Aliyu stated that the effort will not only improve the health of staff members but also provide them with more time to unwind.

Through its X handle, JAMB declared on Thursday that the information regarding the 2025 UTME registration procedure would be made available as soon as possible.