The Nigerian Government, through the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF), has committed to addressing preventable Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) and sudden deaths within the workforce.
The Head of Civil Service of the Federation emphasized the paramount importance of this initiative, aligning with the government’s mandate to enhance the health and well-being of its employees. The plan involves providing mental health, behavioral health, and general health counseling services for the workforce.NYSC Portal
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Mahmud Adam Kambari, the Permanent Secretary of the Service Welfare Office (SWO), conveyed this commitment during a one-day training workshop for five hundred (500) officers in the Federal Civil Service held on Wednesday.
Kambari underscored the government‘s awareness of the safety and health of civil servants, acknowledging the sobering reality of an increasing mortality rate among them and emphasizing the urgent need to address this situation.JAMB Result
“As I review the several death notifications that come to my desk every day for death benefit claims, a glaring truth emerges- the need to address preventable Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDS) and sudden deaths amongst the workforce is of paramount necessity,” he opined.informationguidenigeria
Kambari also stated that non-communicable diseases have become a global public health challenge, casting a shadow on the health and efficiency of the civil service workforce.
“This is why we have placed premium on this sensitization to educate officers on healthy living and wellness”, he added.JAMB Portal
He further stated that “the commitment of the OHCSF to the wellbeing of her workforce is not just a mere policy statement, it is a moral obligation.”
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