By Stanley Senya
Accra, July 13, GNA- OmniBSIC Bank has hosted the 8th edition of its quarterly Health Walk transforming the University of Ghana Stadium into a vibrant hub of wellness activity, business networking, and community engagement.
The event attracted thousands of participants including bank staff, customers, vendors, and community stakeholders for an 11.3-kilometre wellness walk.
A statement issued in Accra said OmniBSIC’s Health Walk initiative was launched as an internal wellness programme but had evolved into one of Ghana’s most recognisable corporate community engagement platforms.
It said the initiative integrated physical wellness, economic opportunity, public health education, and business networking into a comprehensive quarterly event.
The programme reflects OmniBSIC Bank’s commitment to corporate social responsibility while creating measurable value for participants, vendors, and the broader community
through its unique combination of wellness programming and business facilitation.
The statement said OmniBSIC Bank planned to announce expanded programming for future quarters, with leadership indicating significant enhancements were under consideration for the next edition.
It said the 8th edition featured more than vendor booths, a marked growth from previous quarters.
The complementary business exhibition showcased diverse products and services ranging from automobiles and electronics to household essentials and professional services, creating substantial economic opportunities for participating businesses.
Mrs Akyaa Afreh Arhin Addo-Kufuor, Group Head of Legal and Recovery, Company Secretary, said, “What began as a wellness initiative has evolved into one of Ghana’s premier quarterly business engagement platforms.”
She said, “We provide free booth space to vendors both customers and non-customers, creating a comprehensive marketplace where you’ll find everything from cars to household goods.
Mrs. Addo-Kufour, who is also the Chairperson of the Health Walk Committee, said the walk concluded the wellness component, but that was when their business fair truly began, “this represents just the beginning of our impact.”
The Ghana Health Service reinforced its support for the initiative through participation by Mabel Kisiwa Asafo, Acting Director of the Health Promotion Division.
She emphasised the walk’s alignment with national public health objectives.
“Events like OmniBSIC’s Health Walk represent strategic interventions for disease prevention and health promotion,” Mrs. Asafo stated.
She noted that the combination of physical activity, mental wellness benefits, and community networking creates multiple pathways to improved public health outcomes.
GNA
Christian Akorlie