NIGER/KOGI CUSTOMS COMMAND HOLDS HYPERTENSION LECTURE TO PROMOTE OFFICERS’ HEALTH

NIGER/KOGI CUSTOMS COMMAND HOLDS HYPERTENSION LECTURE TO PROMOTE OFFICERS’ HEALTH

By prince Benson Davies

The Customs Area Controller, Niger/Kogi Area Command, Comptroller MS Umar, mni, on Wednesday, 29 April 2026, organized a health lecture on hypertension for officers of the Command. The lecture was held at the Command Conference Room.

The Customs Area Controller was represented at the event by the Deputy Comptroller in charge of Enforcement, DC A. Dalha, who conveyed the Controller’s commitment to the health and well being of officers.

The lecture was delivered by SC UI Muhammed, the Medical Doctor of the Command, who educated officers on the causes, symptoms, prevention, and management of hypertension. He emphasized the importance of regular medical check ups and healthy lifestyle choices.

SC Muhammed further advised officers to maintain a balanced diet, engage in regular physical exercise, reduce salt intake, and effectively manage stress. He noted 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. He added 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.

The vote of thanks was delivered by AC H.H. Waziri, who appreciated the Management for organizing the lecture and commended the resource person for the insightful presentation.