Ekiti Doctor Urges Civil Servants to Improve Stress Management Skills
Edino Chubiyo Cornelius 
ADO-EKITI, Nigeria – A medical expert at the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, Dr. Nkeka Fortune calls on civil servants to adopt better stress management practices to improve wellbeing and productivity.
Dr. Fortune delivers the advice on Tuesday during the monthly prayer meeting of the Ekiti State Ministry of Works, warning that unmanaged stress can harm both physical and mental health.
She identifies heavy workloads, tight deadlines, inadequate rest, poor time management, workplace conflicts and financial pressures as common stress triggers among public servants.
“Prolonged stress can lead to exhaustion, high blood pressure, anxiety and reduced efficiency,” Fortune says.
She urges workers to prioritise tasks, take regular breaks, maintain work-life balance and engage in physical activity. Seeking professional counselling and practising healthy communication at work are also recommended.
According to her, spiritual activities and prayer can provide emotional stability when combined with practical stress management techniques.
Ekiti State Commissioner for Works Sola Adebayo commended the lecture, describing it as timely and insightful.
“A healthy workforce is essential for effective service delivery,” he says, reaffirming the ministry’s commitment to staff welfare.
Permanent Secretary Kayode Ibijola and other officials also praise the session, noting its relevance to sustaining productivity across government offices.
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