Business leaders urge firms to focus on employee wellness
Business leaders in Nigeria are emphasizing the importance of employee wellness for improved productivity. At the Employee Assistance Programme Summit 2026 in Ikeja, Lagos, experts discussed the need for intentional and comprehensive wellness strategies. Olaniyi Yusuf, Chairman of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group, outlined key wellness dimensions that should be addressed in the workplace. Other speakers, including Leye Kupoluyi and Ven Adelowo Adesina, highlighted the impact of wellness on engagement, organisational success, and national benefit.
What we know
- The Employee Assistance Programme Summit 2026 was organised by Sages and Scribes Consultants in Ikeja, Lagos.
- Olaniyi Yusuf stressed that workplace wellness should cover financial, social, physical, spiritual, environmental, occupational, emotional, and intellectual areas.
- Leye Kupoluyi noted that only 20 per cent of employees are engaged globally due to lack of wellness initiatives.
- Ven Adelowo Adesina stated that employee wellbeing leads to organisational prosperity and national benefits.
- Adebola David advised companies to monitor burnout and implement support systems like mental health services and stress management.
