LSSTF Introduces Medical Screening for Lagos Security Operatives

 LSSTF Introduces Medical Screening for Lagos Security Operatives

Lagos State Security Trust Fund integrates free health checks, wellness education into inter-agency training programme

The Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF) has commenced free medical screening for security operatives across the state as part of efforts to promote the health, wellbeing and operational effectiveness of personnel responsible for protecting lives and property.

The initiative was introduced during the Fund’s two-day Statewide Inter-Agency Training Programme held from August 19 to 20, 2026, in Lagos, under the leadership of the Executive Secretary/CEO, Dr. Ayodele Ogunsan.

The medical intervention saw officers from participating security agencies undergo vital health assessments, including blood pressure, blood sugar, weight and height checks. The exercise was complemented by sessions on healthy living, preventive healthcare and stress management.

According to the LSSTF, the initiative reflects a broader approach to security development that recognises the wellbeing of personnel as an important component of effective policing and security operations.

Speaking on the initiative, Ogunsan said the health checks were incorporated into the August edition of the Statewide Multi-Agency Training Programme to ensure that security personnel understand the importance of maintaining their health while carrying out their demanding responsibilities.

“As our officers acquire knowledge and strengthen their professional capacity, it is important that their personal well-being is accorded top priority,” he said.

Ogunsan said the initiative would continue in subsequent editions of the training programme, stressing that investing in people remained central to the Fund’s development philosophy.

“These health checks would continue into the subsequent editions, I can assure. I am a people-oriented person and I believe so much in people because they are the greatest asset that God has given to us. This programme is designed for them,” he added.

Leading the health session, Dr. Diya Ololade Oluwadamilola, Executive Director and Deputy Director of Clinical Services at Atlantis Pediatric and Multispecialist Hospital, warned security personnel about the health risks associated with metabolic syndrome, particularly hypertension, Type 2 diabetes and high cholesterol.

He explained that the conditions are closely interconnected and that the discovery of one should prompt medical evaluation for others.

According to him, poorly managed or undetected metabolic conditions could lead to serious complications, including stroke, heart attack, blood-vessel damage and kidney disease.

Oluwadamilola also urged the officers to take routine medical examinations seriously, noting that hypertension, diabetes and other chronic conditions could remain undetected until significant health complications occur.

He advocated moderation in salt consumption, regular physical activity, adequate sleep and effective stress management.

He also introduced the FRESH health protocol, which he described as a simple framework for personal wellbeing: F – Food and vitamins; R – Reduce or remove stressors; E – Exercise; S – Sleep; and H – Health checks and vaccination.

Also speaking during the programme, Clinical Nutritionist and Founder of Nutrifull, Titilayo Akindele, highlighted the relationship between chronic stress, nutrition, hypertension and diabetes.

Akindele explained that while the human body is designed to respond to short-term stress, prolonged exposure to stress can trigger hormonal changes that contribute to weight gain, elevated blood pressure and increased blood sugar levels.

She encouraged the officers to make healthier food choices and incorporate regular physical activity into their routines, stressing that small lifestyle changes could produce significant long-term health benefits.

She noted that security personnel, who spend much of their professional lives protecting members of the public, must also make deliberate efforts to safeguard their own health.

The health intervention was particularly targeted at the realities of security work, which often involves irregular schedules, prolonged stress and high-pressure decision-making.

The LSSTF said bringing preventive healthcare into the training environment would help officers identify potential health risks early while equipping them with practical knowledge to better manage their wellbeing.

The August training programme also retained its tradition of rewarding punctuality, with cash incentives presented to participants who arrived early for each day’s activities.

At the conclusion of the programme, certificates were presented to security operatives who successfully participated in the two-day Statewide Inter-Agency Training Programme.

The LSSTF said the integration of medical screening and wellness education into its capacity-building programme underscores its commitment to developing not only professionally competent security personnel but also healthier and more resilient officers.