World Sleep Day is a worldwide wake up call - Peju Adebayo

Today, March 14 2014, is the World Sleep Day, a day that is set aside to celebrate the benefits of good and healthy sleep. The day is also celebrated with the goal of drawing the attention of the society to the burden of sleep problems.


According to Peju Adebayo, Managing Director, Mouka Limited, World Sleep Day is a global wake up call.

 Adebayo said: “World Sleep Day is a worldwide wake-up call. We want more people to be aware of the enormous importance of sleep to our health. This year’s focus on ‘Restful Sleep, Easy Breathing, and Healthy Body’ could not be more apt as we all look for ways to truly enjoy our lives in good health.”

“At Mouka, we are proud to be leading promoters of good sleep in this part of the world where many people don’t take sleep seriously. We have discovered a low level of awareness of the dangers of insufficient and low quality sleep,” she added.

In a statement made available to HealthNewsNG.com, Mouka said this year’s event themed ‘Restful Sleep, Easy Breathing, Healthy Body’ bothers on the pillars of a healthy body.

"As part of the celebration, Mouka has planned series of activities that surround this theme and will duly educate the Nigerian society on the benefits of a good night’s rest," it said.

Lack of sleep, or poor quality sleep, is known to have a significant negative impact on health, both in the short and long term. Poor sleep has been associated with obesity, diabetes, weakened immune systems and even some cancers, as well as many psychological conditions such as depression and anxiety.

"The maiden edition of the World Sleep Day in Nigeria, tagged ‘Sleep Well, Grow Healthy’ was organized by Mouka Limited in 2011. Over the years, Mouka Limited has remained consistent at delivering quality and reliable products and services that meet the ever growing demands of the Nigeria consumer," Mouka said.