The National President of the Customs Officers' Wives Association (COWA) Kikelomo Adeniyi and spouse of the Comptroller-General of Customs, distributed over 200 upper arm blood pressure monitors to members of the Nigeria Customs Service and COWA on Friday, May 16, 2024.
This event, held at the Nigeria Customs Service Headquarters in Abuja, marked the observance of World Hypertension Day 2024. In her address, Mrs. Adeniyi emphasized the importance of health awareness within the customs community, stating,
"This initiative by COWA aims to encourage customs officers' families to prioritize their health." She highlighted the theme of World Hypertension Day, "Measure Your Blood Pressure Accurately, Control It & Live Longer," underscoring the necessity of understanding and managing hypertension to prevent its severe consequences.
Mrs. Adeniyi pointed out that hypertension, a chronic medical condition, is a significant risk factor for various diseases but is preventable and manageable with early detection and proper care. She urged customs officers' wives to motivate their husbands to regularly monitor their blood pressure, whether at home or in the field, using simple tools like manual or digital monitors.
Representing the Comptroller-General of Customs, Deputy Comptroller-General of Customs for Finance and Administration, Festus Okun, praised Mrs. Adeniyi's efforts to promote health awareness. He described the distribution of blood pressure monitors as a humanitarian act and affirmed the Comptroller-General's commitment to supporting COWA’s initiatives.
DCG Okun also acknowledged COWA’s vital role in enhancing the welfare of customs officers' families and encouraged them to follow health experts' advice to prevent hypertension.
The event, attended by senior customs officials and their families, aimed to strengthen collective efforts to combat hypertension and foster a healthier society.
The theme for this year's World Hypertension Day, "Measure Your Blood Pressure Accurately, Control It and Live Longer," served as a reminder of the importance of proactive health management.
