World sleep day: Prioritise quality sleep to prevent stroke, seizures – Mouka
As the world marks World Sleep Day, Mouka has sensitised Nigerians to the pivotal role of sleep, noting that good sleep promotes wellness and resilience.
In a statement made available to PUNCH Online on Friday, Mouka said it is joining the World Sleep Society, thousands of sleep health professionals and advocates worldwide in raising awareness of the importance of prioritising sleep health.
This year, the company has partnered with the industry’s key opinion leaders, the Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy, the National Association of Orthopaedic and Manual Therapists, to sensitise Nigerians on the pivotal role of sleep in well-being in line with the 2025 theme, “Make Sleep A Priority.”
According to the World Sleep Society, scientific evidence proves good sleep promotes wellness and resilience, while poor sleep negatively impacts almost all aspects of the body and mind.
“Sleep is as important as nutrition and exercise, and is a critical pillar of health,” the statement noted.
Speaking on the theme and how it relates to the company’s mission, Mouka’s Managing Director, Mr Femi Fapohunda, had this to say; “We have been adding comfort to life since 1959, not only through our top-quality products but also by providing sleep education to our consumers.
“Our quest to safeguard their well-being is at the core of everything we do. This is why we commemorate World Sleep Day annually and invest in CSR programs, marketing campaigns and other initiatives to ensure that Nigerians imbibe the right sleep culture.”
Shedding more light on Mouka’s World Sleep Day plans, the Senior Brand and Innovation Manager, Yemisi Obadina, said, “ As the market leader, we are aware that the onus lies on us to educate our consumers on the importance of quality sleep to physical and mental well-being.
“Prioritising quality sleep can help prevent so many illnesses that are plaguing our country today, such as coronary artery disease, cardiovascular mortality, obesity, dementia, risk of stroke and even seizures.
Our current marketing campaigns, “Good sleep better life” and “Sleep well, live well” also drive home the same message. Sleep is one of the 3 key pillars of a healthy life; the other two are good nutrition and exercise.”
The presidents of the medical associations NSP and NAOMT, which have both exclusively endorsed Mouka as the brand that provides world-class, ergonomically compliant products, also shared their thoughts on the 2025 theme.
PT National President of the Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy, Dr Felix Odusanya, said that despite its importance, many individuals neglect sleep, prioritising work, social media, and other activities over a good night’s rest. Neglecting sleep can have severe consequences on overall health and well-being.
It is also worth noting that good quality sleep requires good, comfortable, and conducive sleep surfaces and materials like those made by Mouka. “
PT, President of NAOMT and a Professor of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy and Anthropometry OAU Ile-Ife,
Professor Ojoawo Ojo BMR gave his submissions on the theme. “Making sleep a priority involves self-discipline.
It can improve productivity and, ultimately, the quality of life. Good sleep is important for better memory and performance, healthy weight management, lowered risk of heart disease, emotional stability and stronger immunity”.
In celebration of this year’s World Sleep Day, Mouka conducted physical sensitisation sessions at selected organisations in partnership with the Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy and the National Association of Manual Therapists as educational content was also deployed in print and digital platforms to reach a wider audience.
