Kuku Says Sports Is Crucial To Physical, Mental Wellbeing In Organization
The Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, has said that workplace sport is a powerful tool to promote healthy competition as well as encourage teamwork and collaboration.
She stated this in her speech at the grand finale of the ‘10th FAAN Inter-directorate sports competition’ which ended in Lagos over the weekend. The competition featured football march, lawn tennis, table tennis, scrabble, chess, swimming, badminton and draught. The other side attractions were taekwondo and cultural displays. Kuku said the competition was more than a celebration of athletic achievements but more of the spirit of teamwork, camaraderie and well-being.
“We recognize that a healthy and happy workforce is the backbone of our organization’s success.
“I want to reaffirm that the welfare of our staff is, and will always remain a top priority.
“This sports competition embodies our commitment to employee welfare, fostering an environment where our staff can relax and recharge, build meaningful relationships, and develop physical and mental well-being,” she said.
Kuku added that she was excited to see departments coming together stressing that “this is what makes FAAN a great place to work.”
She expressed her appreciation to the sports organizing committee and the participating Directorates.
“As we celebrate, let us remember that every directorate is a champion in its own right; every staff member is valued and appreciated and every moment of camaraderie strengthens our FAAN family,” she added.
Also speaking, the Director of Human Resources and Administration, Dr Luqman Emiola, emphasized that the true essence of the competition goes beyond winning or losing.
“It is about promoting a healthy work environment, fostering unity, and encouraging teamwork. Victory is not solely defined by winning; knowing when to accept defeat graciously and rejoicing with one another is equally important.
“Today, we are celebrating champions; we celebrate teamwork that strengthens our bond, perseverance that pushes us beyond limit and sportsmanship that inspires excellence,” he added.
In the finals of the football match, the Directorate of Aviation Security Services (DASS) defeated the Managing Director/ Directorate of Legal Services (MD/DLS) by five goals to four after penalty shootout. The match had ended in a 2-2 draw at regulation time.
The Directorate of Airport Operations (DAO) squared up for the third place with the Directorate of Engineering Services (DES) in which DAO won with six goals to five on penalty. The first 90 minutes ended 1-1.
