COWA Celebrates International Children’s Day In Grand Style

The Customs Officers Wives Association (COWA), led by its Chairperson, Princess Adeola Folu Ojo, celebrated International Children’s Day on May 27, 2024, with a vibrant event at the Ogun 1 Command premises in Idiroko.

The celebration, supported by the Customs Area Controller, Comptroller James Ojo, focused on the theme “Protecting the Nigerian Child from the Dangers of Online Technology.”

The event aimed to promote child welfare and raise awareness about the risks associated with online technology. Activities included a children’s party, cultural dances, the cutting of a celebration cake, and educational sessions on child safety and development. Prizes and educational materials were also distributed to students and pupils from the Nigeria Customs Secondary and Nursery/Primary schools in Idiroko.

In her address, Princess Adeola Folu Ojo stressed the importance of collective efforts to protect and empower children. She praised Comptroller James Ojo and the Ogun 1 Command for their unwavering support for children’s welfare.

Comptroller James Ojo urged children to avoid cybercrime, highlighting the dangers of unhealthy online activities. “The trend in the world today is cybercrime,” he stated, “what I meant by cybercrime is those of you who go to the internet to do a lot of things like watching unhealthy movies, copying some crimes, and committing yahoo fraud. All these will not lead you anywhere but to the path of destruction.”

The Principal of Nigeria Customs Secondary School, Mrs. Aneke Ogochukwu, expressed gratitude on behalf of both schools. She described the celebration as unprecedented since the schools’ inception and applauded COWA for their generosity, hoping for more such initiatives in the future.

The Customs Officers Wives Association remains dedicated to the welfare and development of children, continuing to support initiatives that enhance their growth and well-being.