Nigerians spend billions treating illnesses that could be prevented with exercise - Expert

Fitness expert Sir Goodluck Obi, Chairman of Gategold Fitness Ltd, expressed concern over Nigeria's poor fitness culture, which he blames for high rates of non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, obesity, and hypertension. He stated that Nigerians spend billions treating illnesses that could be prevented with 30 minutes of daily exercise. Obi called on the government to reduce import duties on fitness equipment to make them affordable. The WHO reports that NCDs cause about 29% of annual deaths in Nigeria.