Nigeria’s health policy should include a wellness and fitness plan for the over 50s
Ayo Akinfe
[1] All Nigerians over the age of 50 have have access to zero interest bicycle loans
[2] State governments must subside gym membership for everyone over 50
[3] Workplaces that offer gym membership to their staff will get a tax rebate
[4] To discourage medical tourism, six top notch hospitals will be built across the country. One in each geo-political zone
[5] As part of their annual reviews, all civil servants will undergo a compulsory health check
[6] All over 70s will get free drugs and pharmaceuticals in Nigeria
[7] Inec must conduct compulsory health screening for all political candidates in Nigeria
[8] It will be illegal for elected officials to obtain medical treatment abroad
[9] Every year, the federal government will organise an over 50 sports gathering. All 36 states must participate
[10] Banks must offer gym equipment loans to anyone wanting to buy a treadmill, cycling machine, rowing machine, weights, etc at no more than 5% interest rates
