The Chartered Institute of Directors Nigeria has urged business leaders, directors and senior executives to prioritise their physical health and wellbeing despite the growing pressures of corporate leadership and organisational management.
The institute warned that demanding professional responsibilities, which require sustained attention, sound judgement and the ability to manage complex business challenges, make personal wellness essential to effective leadership.
This was disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Abuja Zone of the institute, announcing its 2026 Walk for Life, scheduled for Saturday, November 7, at Millennium Park, Abuja.
The statement read, “The annual walk reflects the Institute’s recognition that effective and sustainable leadership extends beyond professional competence and boardroom responsibilities to include personal health and wellbeing.”
The institute explained that directors and senior executives frequently operate in demanding environments where professional obligations could compete with the need to maintain healthy lifestyles.
It stressed that business leaders must recognise
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