TOTAL NIGERIA PLC PROMOTES FITNESS IN THE FOURTH MD’S CUP FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT

The MD’s Cup Football Tournament of TOTAL Nigeria Plc is a biennial football competition amongst staff targeted at boosting employee fitness, team spirit/bonding and promoting work-life balance. Started in 2009, the fourth edition of this event held from May 12 to 16, 2015.  There were four participating teams representing the Head office, Northern, Eastern, and Western territorial offices. Prior to the final match, using the league format, these teams competed in preliminary matches with the Western territory and Head office emerging as finalists.

The Head Office team beat the Western territory during the final match of the tournament by 3 three goals to 1 one. The preliminary matches were held at the Legacy stadium, Surulere on May 13 to 15 while the final match was held at Campos Mini Stadium, Lagos on May 16.

Other activities were:

• “Healthy Living walk” by Management and Staff with their families and friends, from Total House in Victoria Island to Campos Mini Stadium, Lagos Island. A 5.1 kilometer walk.
• Novelty matches between Management and Dealers, which drew 1 goal to 1.
• “Fastest Man and Woman in Total Nigeria Plc” competitions in which Mr. Albert Mabuyaku, Corporate Affairs Manager and Mrs. Kate Ogu, Category Manager (Automobiles) retained their titles won in the 3rd edition of this contest  by emerging winners.

Apart from being a lot of fun and entertainment, the MD’s Cup tournament offers several health benefits to the physical and mental well-being of participants.  Total Nigeria Plc believes that a healthy workforce is a prerequisite for productivity and sustainable growth.