COWA President distributes BP monitors to over 200 officers, families to combat hypertension (Pictures)

May 18, 2024

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COWA President distributes BP monitors to over 200 officers, families to combat hypertension (Pictures)

In commemoration of World Hypertension Day 2024, the National President of the Customs Officers’ Wives Association (COWA), Mrs. Kikelomo Adeniyi, has distributed over 200 upper arm blood pressure monitors to officers of the Nigeria Customs Service and COWA members.

Speaking at the Nigeria Customs Service Headquarters in Abuja on Friday, 16 May 2024, Mrs. Adeniyi emphasized the importance of understanding hypertension, empowering oneself with knowledge, and taking proactive steps to prevent it.

Describing hypertension as a chronic medical condition that contributes to the development of numerous diseases and silently kills people, Mrs. Adeniyi noted that it is preventable and manageable with early detection and proper care.

She encouraged all Customs officers’ wives to encourage their husbands to embrace the culture of monitoring their health status, whether at home or in the field.

Representing the Comptroller-General of Customs, Deputy Comptroller-General of Customs Festus Okun applauded the COWA president for her initiative, describing it as humanitarian and affirming the CGC’s determination to support COWA fully.

The event, attended by senior customs officers, their families, and COWA National Executives, aimed to reinforce the collective effort to combat hypertension and promote a healthy society.

See pictures below: