By Ibe Wada
The Customs Officers Wives Association (COWA), Port and Terminal Multi-service Ltd (PTML) Chapter, on Thursday, 12 December 2024, hosted a one-day mental health and medical outreach programme to address the physical and emotional well-being of Customs officers’ families.
In her opening remarks, the COWA Chairperson, Mrs Maureen Daniyan emphasised the importance of prioritising mental health alongside physical health.
She explained that “while we know how to handle physical ailments like headaches or malaria, challenges with the mind or emotions often leave us uncertain. This programme is designed to address both physical and mental health concerns comprehensively. The goal is to ensure we remain pillars of support in our homes, especially when our spouses face workplace stress or long absences due to duty postings.”
She noted that the initiative aligns with the vision of the COWA National President, Mrs Kikelomo Adeniyi, who has prioritised mental health in recent times.
The Customs Area Controller (CAC), Comptroller Tenny Daniyan, praised the initiative, describing it as insightful and practical.
He said, “It has been both instructive and enlightening. We have learned valuable lessons on managing our emotions and stress effectively. I commend the COWA leadership for their thoughtfulness and pray for divine care and support for everyone”.
The event featured expert-led sessions on mental health disorders, their causes, and management strategies.
