Nigeria, March 10 -- Over 5,000 professionals from various sectors are expected to participate in the inaugural Corporate Olympics, scheduled for 1 May at the Landmark Event Centre in Lagos.

The event is organised by Work and Wellness Ltd and is being billed as a one-day initiative to encourage healthier, more engaged workplaces.

Speaking at a press conference in Lagos on Monday, the organisers said the event is designed to provide employees with opportunities to interact outside the traditional office environment while strengthening both wellness and team cohesion.

The Technical Director of the event, Awanabasi Albert, explained that the Corporate Olympics goes beyond the idea of competition.

"For decades, organisations have measured...