FCT Command Launches Confidential Mental Health Assessments

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, under the leadership of Commissioner of Police (CP) Ahm Sanusi, has commenced a mental health assessment exercise for its personnel in Abuja. This initiative, announced on a Friday, aims to evaluate the mental health and stress levels of officers, ensuring confidentiality and support rather than punishment or stigma.

The assessments will be conducted by a professional medical team and will cover all health statuses of the officers. Sanusi stated that the exercise would become a continuous program, with routine checks scheduled bimonthly or quarterly based on medical recommendations.

The program is designed to address stress-related challenges and provide counseling and guidance for effective stress management. The CP assured that results would remain private, adhering to professional ethics.

The initiative will initially focus on the metro area command and later extend to other areas within the FCT, including Life Camp, Kubwa, and Kuje. Officers have previously requested free medical check-ups, which will now be formally introduced.