The Civil Defence Officers’ Wives Association (CDOWA) has conducted free medical screening for its members and personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), FCT Command.
The Association held its 2024 first quarterly retreat, themed “Promoting healthy lifestyle for peaceful homefront” on Friday at the NSCDC FCT Command.
According to the Spokesperson of the Command, Idoko Samuel, in a Statement, the retreat witnessed various medical screenings such as free blood pressure tests, eye test, sugar level checks amongst others, were carried out.
CDOWA Chairperson, Mrs Olayinka Odumosu said that the medical screening was to ensure officers and men not excluding their wives, were in good health conditions.
Odumosu said that the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle cannot be overemphasized as this would help promote effective work delivery.
“Let us give more attention to our mental well-being, recognise health as a universal right, not a privilege and collectively take care of ourselves.
“As women we need to understand that health is a holistic concept which extends beyond the absence of illness to complete physical, mental and social well-being.
“The free medical outreach emphasizes the profound connection between health and our roles as mother and wives,” she said.
The Chairperson described maintaining a healthy lifestyle as a precious asset that shapes the quality of lives, allowing women to pursue dreams, contribute to socials and fulfill human potential.
She further charged CDOWA members and female officers of the Command to ensure a peaceful home that would ensure male personnel thrived in fulfilling their basic responsibilities.
“My role goes beyond presiding over meetings but to foster an environment where ideas flourish, collaboration thrives and a place where every member feels valued.
“ I commit to ensuring that our meetings become forums for constructive dialogue, celebrating diverse perspectives that lead to innovative solutions and inclusions,” the Chairperson said.
The Chairperson who is the wife of NSCDC FCT Commandant, Olusola Odumosu, urged members to serve as intelligence informants to the Corps.
She said that because civil defenders lived amongst civilians and not in barracks, they should use the opportunity to get grassroot information that could be beneficial to security agencies.
Dr Ozy Okonokhua, Convener of the medical team advocated for regular health checks, adding that, it was unfortunate many people took medical check ups for granted.
“Change of diets also exposes us to potential health risks which might manifest over time and not immediately.
“Regular checkup is more important in the life of a woman because of her responsibilities at home and to the nation.
“We have had people die of high blood pressure due to their ignorance. Blood pressure might not give signs unless it’s checked regularly,”Okonokhua urged.
