ADUN Organises Mental Health and Wellness Programme for Junior Staff, Promotes Savings and Healthy Living

Admiralty University of Nigeria (ADUN) has organised a two-day mental health and well-being programme for junior staff to mark World Mental Health Day, focusing on financial management, reading habits, physical health and emotional well-being.

The programme, organised by the university’s Counselling Unit, was held at the Law Auditorium in Ibusa, Delta State, to promote healthy living, personal development and improved workplace productivity.

The initiative was conducted under the leadership of the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Christopher Ogbogbo.

During a session on financial management, the Manager of Nigerian Navy Microfinance Bank, ADUN Relationship Centre, Ms. Ene Ejembi, encouraged participants to cultivate consistent savings habits to prepare for unforeseen circumstances and make sound financial decisions.

She cautioned staff against taking loans without clear plans for their utilisation, stressing that borrowed funds should be directed towards meaningful and productive purposes.

The University Librarian, Commander A. E. Ameobi, addressed the importance of reading to intellectual development, personal growth and mental well-being.

He explained that reading improves vocabulary, expands knowledge and enhances people's understanding of the world. He also highlighted its contribution to emotional intelligence and informed decision-making.

Ameobi encouraged participants to develop consistent reading habits to strengthen their intellectual capacity and overall well-being.

Speaking during the health session, the Officer-in-Charge of ADUN, MWO Remigius Njoku, emphasised the importance of maintaining good physical health.

He urged participants to adopt healthy habits and pay closer attention to their general well-being.

The Acting Head of the Counselling Unit, Mr. Edward Ozokede, addressed stress management, emotional well-being and the importance of recognising when professional assistance is needed.

He described stress as an evolutionary survival mechanism and encouraged participants to understand its effects and adopt appropriate coping strategies.

One of the participants, Miss Celestine Eucharia, commended the Counselling Unit for organising what she described as an educative and impactful programme.

She noted that the sessions increased awareness of financial management, the value of reading and writing, and the importance of maintaining good physical and mental health.

Eucharia particularly highlighted the lessons on responsible borrowing and the productive use of loans for investment, expressing optimism that the knowledge gained would improve participants’ personal development, well-being and effectiveness in their respective roles.

The programme reaffirmed ADUN’s commitment to promoting the welfare of its senior and junior staff through initiatives aimed at improving their health, financial awareness and overall productivity.