Dec
Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Sport and Culture Development in collaboration with Motor Vehicle Accident Fund (MVA Fund) held an exciting fitness event at Tsholofelo Park in Gaborone as a way of promoting and enhancing good working relations and fitness between employees and stakeholders. The event also aimed at sensitizing participants on road safety especially in the view of the approaching festive season.
On the day there were different stalls from different stakeholders which brought their services closer to the people. Entities like Botswana Defense Force were the favorites to the public as they spiced the day with a good performance of Tug of War.
Chambers of Mines and Gaborone City Council Fire Department displayed a well-organized and orientated scenario on how to handle patients when you encounter and accident. The public appreciated the post-accident evacuation drill mostly as they learnt the necessary procedures to be followed so as to help those who are involved in vehicle accident. The educational simulations were highly beneficial to the participants as they were also taught accident scene safety tips.
As a word of motivation from the Chief Executive Officer for Motor Vehicle Accident Fund (MVA Fund) Mr. Michael Tlhagwane emphasized that fitness helps people to be mentally and physically fit and ready to discharge their duties at optimal levels.
The day was therefore helpful as it keeps employees healthy and ready to perform well in their jobs. He further urged the general public to prioritize safety on the road as the statistics shows that more males lose their lives compared to females every year.
“Ministry of Youth Sport and Culture Development, Deputy Permanent Secretary Mr. Peter Mongwaketse urged private companies to come on board to support the fitness events, he also mentioned that the purpose of the event is for team building and wish to see more participants next year. ”
– Mr Peter Mongwaketse
He also encouraged the organizing committee To ensure that the general public attends the event in large numbers. Mr Peter Mongwaketse emphasized that this event mostly encourages teamwork hence promotes team building among stakeholders and employees. The event helps employees and stakeholders to better understand each other more even outside the work environment.