National President of the Customs Officers’ Wives Association (COWA), Mrs. Kikelomo Adeniyi on Friday, paid an oversight visit to the Ogun I Chapter of the Association, awarding scholarships to 54 students of the Nigeria Customs’ Secondary and Primary/Nursery schools in Idiroko, while also giving out food items to widows of fallen Customs officers.
The event, which held at the Ogun I Area Command in Idiroko, brought together dignitaries, including the Area Controller of Ogun 1 Command of the Nigeria Customs Service, Comptroller James Ojo, senior Customs officers, members of the COWA National Executive Committee, and families of Customs officers.
Welcoming the COWA President to the Chapter, Chairperson of the COWA Ogun I Chapter, Princess Folu-Ojo Adenike highlighted the dedication of the COWA leadership under Kikelomo Adeniyi to improving the lives of Customs officers’ families across Nigeria.
In her speech, Mrs. Adeniyi commended the Ogun I Chapter for its resilience and solidarity, especially given the unique challenges faced by Customs families in border regions like Idiroko.
She emphasised the importance of community support, saying, “As wives and mothers, we know firsthand the anxieties, fears, and sacrifices that come with having our loved ones on the frontlines. Your unwavering support is a vital source of inspiration that helps them carry out their duties diligently.”
The visit was marked by the commissioning of new projects, scholarships to 54 students from Nigeria Customs’ Secondary and Primary/Nursery schools, and the distribution of writing materials, including books and math sets to aid the students educational journey.
Also, In a show of compassion, over 50 widows of Customs officers received palliatives aimed at improving their livelihoods, a gesture that reinforced COWA’s commitment to empowering the families of serving and fallen officers.
Mrs. Adeniyi also stressed the importance of capacity building among COWA members, encouraging women to continuously improve their skills and knowledge to support their families and contribute meaningfully to society.
“When women grow, families thrive, and societies prosper,” she remarked, urging members of the Ogun I Chapter to take advantage of the training programs offered by COWA”.
In closing, both Mrs. Adeniyi and Princess Folu-Ojo Adenike reiterated the need for unity and cooperation within the organisation, with Mrs. Adeniyi adding, “Internal unity is the cornerstone of our success, and I trust that you will continue to promote this in all your activities.”
The visit further solidified COWA’s role as a vital support network for Customs officers’ families, ensuring their welfare is prioritized, especially in challenging border regions”.
