Update: 5:37PM YOUTH and Sports Minister Laisenia Tuitubou has instructed his officers to participate actively in the ministry’s wellness programs.

While opening the Western Division civil servants combined sports day in Lautoka yesterday, Mr Tuitubou said a great benefit of his officers participation in the wellness programs was a sense of companionship with co-workers.

“You’ll have a chance to experience activities with co-workers that aren’t related to work, whether in a walking club or sports team,” he said.

“So therefore I call upon you to build upon today’s combined sports day and look at ways to foster a healthier workforce for your respective organisation.”