The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Mr Ola Olukoyede, has reaffirmed his commitment to the welfare, health and overall well-being of the Commission’s staff.
He gave the reassurance on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at the EFCC International Men’s Day Wellness Seminar organised by the Commission’s Staff Welfare Services, SWS.
The seminar, themed: “Promoting Men’s Physical, Mental, and Emotional Well-being for Enhanced Productivity,” brought together male staff members of the Commission as issues of physical and mental wellness were discussed by external resource persons.
In his remarks while declaring the event open, Olukoyede, who was represented by the Secretary to the Commission, Muhammad Hammajoda, restated his commitment to supporting the Commission’s officers’ welfare and well-being through welfare initiatives.
He disclosed that the wellness programme was part of the broader efforts of the Staff Welfare Services department to provide platforms that address issues affecting officers towards improving their productivity.
“The Commission is willing to support every one of us, particularly in terms of staff welfare. This is part of the staff welfare programme that is being run by the Department of Staff Welfare Services,” he said.
In his presentation on “Balancing Career, Family Responsibilities, and Personal Well-being,” Jeph Oluwagbemiga, a clinical psychologist and family therapist, noted that men bear heavy burdens arising from pressures from the workplace, family and male-related health issues and encouraged the male officers of the Commission to strive “to strike a healthy balance between their personal well-being, career, and family responsibilities.” While noting that personal well-being was of overriding importance, he stated that achieving a balance was essential for improved productivity, family happiness and good health of men.
Speaking on “Men’s Physical Health and Preventive Care,” Dr Bukola Williams, a mental health expert and specialist, emphasised the need for male officers of the Commission to cultivate the habit of periodic medical check-ups, noting that “many men’s health conditions are preventable.” He also encouraged EFCC male officers to adopt a healthy lifestyle routine, including taking regular physical exercise, eating late-night meals and abstaining from alcohol and smoking.
Similarly, Dr. Muhsin Jega, a licensed clinical psychologist, who spoke on the topic: “Breaking the Silence: Encouraging Healthy Conversations and Support-Seeking Behaviour,” encouraged male officers not to always carry on as tough cookies, but rather learn to speak out to family members, friends, co-workers, religious leaders, and confidants on their challenges, stressing that seeking support was vital to maintaining good physical and mental health.
In her address, Acting Director, Staff Welfare Services of the EFCC, Deputy Commander of EFCC, DCE Felicia Bot-Timothy, disclosed that the seminar was organised to address the unique health needs of the Commission’s male officers and promote healthier practices among them.
She regretted that “Men are less likely to go for check-ups or may often delay seeking medical care. They are more likely to bottle up stress, while they face specific health risks.”
She commended Olukoyede for his commitment to general staff welfare, noting that the EFCC boss encourages regular medical check-ups by all officers, has instituted monthly physical exercises and established a well-equipped in-house gymnasium for staff.
“I want to use this opportunity to appreciate the Executive Chairman of the Commission, Ola Olukoyede, who takes the issue of welfare and health of the staff of the Commission. seriously He encourages the staff to take their personal health seriously and encourages medical check-ups. He has introduced compulsory monthly exercises for staff and management of the Commission. He also went ahead to provide an in-house standard gym,” she said.
She noted that prioritising the wellness of the officers of the Commission was essential in building a more productive and healthy workforce that will see to a reduction in incidences of sick leave applications.
The seminar came to a close with a question and answer session and the cutting of the EFCC International Men’s Day Wellness cake.
