Katsina Command Sensitises Officers on Diabetes to Mark World Diabetes Day
Author: Opeyemi Omodara.
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Katsina Area Command has carried out a comprehensive health sensitisation and screening exercise aimed at raising awareness of diabetes prevention and early detection among its personnel as part of the global commemoration of the 2025 World Diabetes Day.
The event, which held on Friday, 28 November 2025 at the Command’s Conference Hall, was organised by the Command’s Medical Unit in collaboration with the Nutrition Society of Nigeria (NSN). It attracted strong participation from officers and men eager to learn more about managing long-term health risks.
According to a statement issued on Tuesday, 2 December 2025 by the Public Relations Officer for the Command, Assistant Superintendent of Customs I Bello Isah, the programme featured medical lectures, nutrition counselling, and a range of diagnostic assessments. These included random and fasting blood sugar tests, blood pressure checks, and Body Mass Index (BMI) evaluations. Officers received individualised medical advice based on their results to help them adopt healthier habits.
Speaking at the event, the Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Abba-Aji Idriss, who was represented by Deputy Comptroller Abdul-Aziz Kalgo, commended the Medical Unit and the Nutrition Society of Nigeria for organising the initiative. He emphasised the Service’s commitment to promoting preventive healthcare among its workforce.
“The health and wellbeing of our officers remain a top priority. Diabetes and high blood pressure are silent killers that often go unnoticed until complications set in. That is why programmes like this are essential. We will continue to support medical outreaches to ensure our officers remain fit for national service,” he stated.
The Medical Unit head, Superintendent of Customs, Dr. Abduljalal Umar, explained that the exercise was structured, not only to educate, but also to identify early cases of diabetes and hypertension. He noted that several officers with borderline readings had already been counseled and scheduled for follow-up care. He added that the goal is to detect early, educate effectively, and prevent complications.
Chairman, Nutrition Society of Nigeria, Katsina Chapter, Mr Suleiman Ibrahim Yan’taba, addressed participants and highlighted the importance of balanced diets, reduced sugar intake, physical activity, and regular health monitoring in preventing metabolic diseases.
