FITNESS INITIATIVE LAUNCHED TO BOOST WELLNESS AMONG OGUN 1 CUSTOMS OFFICERS

By Lod Onyeji

Olukayode Afeni, Acting Area Controller of Ogun 1 Command, Nigeria Customs Service, has launched a weekly fitness exercise program aimed at promoting the overall wellness and productivity of officers.

The initiative, in line with the Customs Comptroller-General's vision, seeks to foster a healthier and more physically and mentally fit workforce. "A healthy officer is a productive officer," Afeni emphasized, stressing that the demands of Customs work require a deliberate commitment to health.

The weekly exercise, to be observed every Thursday, will include jogging, aerobics, football, and volleyball. Afeni urged officers to embrace fitness as a core component of their professional lives, adding that it will promote teamwork, reduce stress, and boost morale.

"A fit team is a formidable team," Afeni said, reaffirming the command's commitment to officers' welfare. The initiative is part of Afeni's efforts to revamp the command, focusing on anti-smuggling efforts, revenue generation, staff welfare, and community relations.