The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Murtala Muhammed Airport Command (MMAC), has introduced a weekly fitness programme aimed at improving the physical and mental well-being of officers, stakeholders, and personnel from sister agencies.
The initiative was officially launched at the Bashir Adewale Adeniyi Sports Arena in Ikeja on Thursday, March 20, 2025. Speaking at the event, the Customs Area Controller (CAC), Comptroller Michael Awe, emphasized the importance of maintaining physical fitness for optimal performance.
“If you know the value of the facility we have provided, you won’t hesitate to spend at least 30 minutes here to help you stay perfectly fit,” he said.
Comptroller Awe reiterated that the initiative would be sustained, highlighting the role of exercise in enhancing both physical strength and mental agility. He also stressed the need for collaboration among Customs, sister agencies, and stakeholders, describing them as a unified team working towards a common goal.
Participants welcomed the programme with enthusiasm. Assistant Superintendent Quarantine (ASQ) Oburo Buikem expressed his appreciation, saying, “The benefit for me is mental alertness. As a quarantine officer, we need a good mindset, and to have that, there is a need to exercise.”
The weekly exercise sessions will hold every Thursday from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Customs sports arena. The initiative is expected to boost the overall fitness and productivity of officers while fostering stronger inter-agency collaboration.
