Customs facilitates hypertension management workshop for officers in Niger-Kogi to improve their health

By Saheed Olatunji

The Nigeria Customs Service,, Niger/Kogi Area Command, has organised a health lecture on hypertension for officers of the Command to improve their health.

The lecture was organized by its Area Controller MS Umar who was represented at by the Deputy Comptroller in charge of Enforcement, DC A. Dalha. it was held at the Command Conference Room.

During the event, the Medical Doctor of the Command, UI Muhammed educated officers on the causes, symptoms, prevention, and management of hypertension. He emphasided the importance of regular medical check-ups and healthy lifestyle choices.

Muhammed advised officers to maintain a balanced diet, engage in regular physical exercise, reduce salt intake, and effectively manage stress, noting that hypertension is a silent killer that can lead to serious health complications if not properly managed.

In his remarks, DC A. Dalha encouraged officers to take their health seriously and apply the knowledge gained from the lecture in their daily lives, adding that good health is essential for effective service delivery.

The lecture featured an interactive session where officers asked questions and received professional guidance on managing their health.