The Minister of Transportation, Senator Said Ahmed Alkali, has encouraged staff of the ministry to engage in regular exercise saying, it is an essential aspect of daily life.

Senator Alkali who made this known during a presentation ceremony of trophy and medals won at the October 2025 FEPSGA Keep-Fit and Aerobics Exercise, reiterated his unwavering commitment to promoting staff welfare, physical fitness, and overall well-being within the Federal Ministry of Transportation (FMT).

Senator Alkali, led by the Director in charge of the Office of the Permanent Secretary (Transport), Mr Musa Ibrahim, presented the trophy and medals won at the October 2025 FEPSGA Keep-Fit and Aerobics Exercise held at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja.

He commended the FMT FEPSGA team for their outstanding performance, which saw the Ministry emerge second overall and first in attendance at the national fitness event.

The minister highlighted the importance of physical fitness in enhancing workplace productivity, fostering teamwork, and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

 He encouraged staff across the ministry to adopt regular exercise and sportsmanship as essential aspects of daily life.

“A healthy workforce is a productive workforce. I commend the FMT FEPSGA team for their discipline, dedication, and spirit of unity. I urge you to sustain this momentum and continue to represent the Ministry with pride in future competitions,” Alkali stated.

He further charged the team to build on their recent success and prepare for even greater achievements in the forthcoming 2025 Federation of Public Service Games (FEPSGA) scheduled to hold in Adamawa state.