Customs Eastern Marine Command Promotes Staff Wellness with Monthly Physical Exercise Initiative
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In a bid to foster a healthy work-life balance and enhance staff well-being, the Eastern Marine Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has launched a monthly physical fitness and aerobics program in collaboration with the Association of Heads of Federal Government Establishments (AHFGE), Rivers State chapter.
The initiative, held in Port Harcourt, is part of the Command’s broader strategy to improve employee productivity through wellness and team-building activities. This was disclosed in a press statement signed and made available by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent of Customs (CSC) Emmanuel Tangwa.
According to the Customs Area Controller of the Eastern Marine Command, Comptroller Chika Dim, the program aligns with the vision of the Comptroller General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, who has continued to champion the importance of staff welfare and physical health across the service.
“The importance of physical fitness and work-life balance in accordance with the CGC’s vision is to encourage participants to prioritize their health and well-being,” Comptroller Dim stated. He emphasized that such initiatives contribute significantly to stress reduction, increased morale, and improved teamwork among personnel.
Representing the Chairperson of AHFGE, Mrs. Ifeyinwa James, at the event, the Association’s Vice Chairman, Mr. Abdul-Salami Babatunde, commended the Nigeria Customs Service and Comptroller Dim for championing the initiative.
He described the monthly fitness exercise as a welcome development that would support a more productive and healthier federal workforce.
“The role of this initiative in achieving organizational goals through a healthy lifestyle and work-life balance cannot be overemphasized,” Mr. Babatunde noted.
The well-attended event featured a range of activities including aerobic sessions led by fitness experts, stress management tips, time management strategies, and team-building exercises designed to enhance unity and cooperation among staff.
Participants praised the initiative and expressed gratitude to Comptroller Dim and the Eastern Marine Command for providing a platform that promotes a positive work culture and healthy living. Many pledged their commitment to making the fitness sessions a regular part of their monthly routines.
The Eastern Marine Command, headquartered in Port Harcourt, oversees the Customs Service’s amphibious operations across the southern region of Nigeria.
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