{"id":88804,"date":"2025-08-08T19:25:09","date_gmt":"2025-08-08T19:25:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=88804"},"modified":"2025-08-08T19:25:09","modified_gmt":"2025-08-08T19:25:09","slug":"lexis-bill-advocates-for-recreation-as-public-health-infrastructure-in-africa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=88804","title":{"rendered":"Lexis Bill advocates for recreation as public health infrastructure in Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"
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At the recent African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) Technical Session in Durban, Ghanaian broadcaster and wellness advocate\u00a0Louis Sakyiamah, popularly known as\u00a0Lexis Bill, made a compelling case for positioning\u00a0recreation as a core pillar of Africa\u2019s public health framework.<\/p>\n

Delivering his presentation,\u00a0\u201cRecreation: Powering Play\u201d, Lexis Bill underscored that recreation is\u00a0not a luxury, but a critical component of preventive healthcare. He urged African governments to integrate recreation into national policy frameworks, with clear budget allocations within the\u00a0health, youth and sports, and education ministries\u00a0to support sustainable recreational programs.<\/p>\n

\u201cRecreation is not just pastime, it is public health, social cohesion, mental wellness, youth engagement, and economic innovation rolled into one,\u201d\u00a0he stressed.<\/p>\n

\"Lexis<\/figure>\n

As the convener of the popular\u00a0#WalkWithLexis\u00a0fitness movement and former National Fitness Day Ambassador alongside Ghana\u2019s then Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, Lexis Bill has been a consistent voice for wellness advocacy across the continent.<\/p>\n

A key element of his presentation was the call to\u00a0leverage tourism as a driver for recreation\u00a0under the\u00a0Africa Creatives, Sports and Recreation (ACSAR) Programme.<\/p>\n

\"Lexis<\/figure>\n

\u201cTourism is not just an economic engine; it is a cultural amplifier. By integrating tourism into the Recreation pillar of ACSAR, we unlock the power of leisure to connect, heal, and empower both citizens and the continent\u2019s global image,\u201d\u00a0he said.<\/p>\n

Nyiko Khoza, Senior Programme Officer at AUDA-NEPAD, welcomed the proposal, highlighting the transformative potential of ACSAR.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe ACSAR Programme is a bold step toward unlocking Africa\u2019s creative and sporting potential. By integrating fashion, sports, and recreation, we are creating opportunities for millions of young Africans to thrive economically and socially, while fostering unity and cultural exchange across the continent,\u201d\u00a0Khoza noted.<\/p>\n

\"Lexis<\/figure>\n

The session formed part of the wider ACSAR technical convening, which brought together\u00a0diplomatic leaders, creatives, private sector partners, and youth changemakers\u00a0to shape a continent-wide framework for socio-economic growth through fashion, sport, and recreation.<\/p>\n

This initiative reflects AUDA-NEPAD\u2019s commitment to\u00a0leveraging innovation and cross-sector partnerships\u00a0to build a resilient, self-reliant Africa, where\u00a0well-being is recognised as a strategic priority, not an afterthought.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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