Workplace Health Promotion Program Implementation in the Banking Sector in Abuja (FCT)

Workplace health promotion (WHP) programs represent a strategic organizational investment that benefits both employee wellbeing and business performance, yet their systematic deployment in Nigerian financial institutions remains limited. This study evaluated the scope, quality, and organizational effectiveness of WHP program implementation in commercial banks in Abuja, Federal Capital Territory. A mixed-methods design was employed, with 50 human resource and occupational health representatives from 25 banks providing data through structured questionnaires and semi-structured interviews. WHP program components assessed included physical activity initiatives, nutrition programs, mental health support, smoking cessation, and chronic disease screening. Results showed that 64 percent of banks had at least one WHP component, but only 22 percent implemented a comprehensive multi-component program. Mental health support was the least developed area, offered by only 18 percent of institutions. Program participation rates were generally below 40 percent, attributed to time constraints and poor awareness. Return on investment thinking was largely absent from WHP program design. Management endorsement was significantly associated with higher program participation rates (p less than 0.05). The study recommends the adoption of integrated WHP frameworks based on global best practices, investment in dedicated occupational health personnel, and the development of a Nigerian banking sector WHP standard through CBN and health ministry collaboration. Keywords: workplace health promotion, banking sector, employee wellbeing, health programs, Abuja.