By: Manoah Kikekon
SEME BORDER, LAGOS STATE – The Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA), Seme Chapter, has announced a comprehensive health initiative featuring a free medical outreach and the official opening of a dedicated sickbay facility.
Scheduled for Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at ANLCA Secretariat Seme, the event underscores a significant investment in the wellbeing of the critical logistics and customs community at one of Nigeria's key border posts.
The programme, championed by the chapter's leadership under Alhaji Abioye Wasiu Olohuntoyin (popularly known as WAXTEE), in collaboration with sister associations, will run from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. This tripartite event combines a Health Awareness Campaign, a free Medical Outreach, and the formal commissioning of the ANLCA Sickbay, designed to serve as a first-aid and emergency response hub.
Alhaji Abioye Wasiu Olohuntoyin (WAXTEE) has consistently emphasized stakeholder welfare as a pillar of his administration. This health intervention is a proactive step to address the often-overlooked medical needs of customs agents and border community members, whose demanding work environment necessitates accessible and immediate healthcare solutions. The initiative aligns with his broader agenda for improved safety and working conditions at the border.
Under the resonant theme, “Health is wealth, and earlier medical attention saves lives,” the outreach aims to provide preventative education, timely screenings, and basic treatments. Certified medical professionals will be on site to conduct routine health checks, blood pressure monitoring, blood sugar tests, health counselling, and other essential screenings at no cost to participants. This empowers stakeholders with crucial knowledge and early detection opportunities.
The centrepiece of the day will be the official opening and commissioning of the ANLCA Sickbay. This facility is poised to transform emergency healthcare access at the border, offering a immediate point of care for injuries, sudden illnesses, and stabilisation before potential hospital transfers. Its establishment is expected to drastically reduce response times during health crises, a development eagerly anticipated by the community.
The ANLCA leadership is mobilising a strong turnout. All customs agents, freight forwarders, transport operators, and residents within the Seme border corridor are urged to attend this rare opportunity for free medical assessment and education. This initiative sets a new standard for stakeholder welfare in Nigeria's border communities, reinforcing the vital link between a healthy workforce and a thriving cross-border trade ecosystem.