By Michael Eboh and Jacob Isaac

NIGERIANS have been urged to embrace  healthy habits and  healthy lifestyle, as a critical factor in maintaining a healthy heart.  The Federal Ministry of Health, Nigerian Heart Foundation in conjunction with PZ Wilmar, manufacturers of Mamador cooking oil, noted this in Abuja as part of activities marking the 2017 World Heart Day during a sensitisation programme to educate Nigerians on healthy hearts products.

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Speaking at the programme,  Marketing Director, PZ Wilmar, Mr Kalyan Bandyopadyay, said this year’s  theme is a call to action for everyone to be involved in the quest for a healthy heart.

“We believe awareness is critical and that is why we have continuously engaged our esteemed consumers on healthy life style which includes what they consume.”

He disclosed that Mamador would continue to champion and advocate the cause for healthy heart among Nigerians, especially as the heart-friendly cooking oil helps consumers enjoy their favourite meals with no worries.

President of the World Heart Federation, Mr David Wood, said the  collaboration would inspire millions of people around the world to care for their hearts.

The Executive Director of the NHF, Dr. Kingsley Akinroye commended the brand for teaming up with the foundation adding that such partnerships are necessary particularly now that government is driving at changing the attitude of Nigerians towards healthy living.

Speaking in the same vein, Marketing Manager, Mamador, Chioma Mbangu, said the brand would continue to champion and advocate the cause for a healthy heart among Nigerians, as the heart-friendly cooking oil will always support government initiatives that promote the cause because every Nigerian needs heart-