In an effort to safeguard Nigeria’s economy, customs officers—particularly those stationed at border areas—face significant hurdles on a daily basis, according to Mrs. Kikelomo Adeniyi, National President of the Customs Officers Wives Association (COWA).
She claims that the stress and worries brought on by the war on smuggling are having an adverse effect on the officers’ families as well.
On Friday, Mrs. Adeniyi gave a speech at the Ogun 1 Area Command headquarters in Idiroko, Ogun State.
The COWA president gave palliatives to more than fifty widows of dead customs officers and presented scholarships to 54 deserving students from Nigerian customs schools during the visit.
She argued in her address that having loved ones fighting on the front lines comes with worries, concerns, and sacrifices for spouses and mothers.
“As one of our nation’s major border areas, Idiroko has long been a frontline in the battle against smuggling and cross-border crimes,” Mrs. Adeniyi stated. Not only do police officers suffer from the ongoing struggle with traffickers, smugglers, and criminals, but their families also frequently suffer as a result.
As moms and wives, we are intimately familiar with the sacrifices, worries, and anxieties that accompany having our loved ones serving in combat.
“Even though there’s always a chance of danger and we occasionally feel a lot of pressure on their shoulders, I’m here to encourage each and every one of you to stay strong.”
The visit, according to the COWA president, was intended to honor the chapter’s accomplishments and to express support for the officers and their families who carry the heavy burden of this honorable job.
She exhorted wives of officers to always look for methods to develop their own abilities and acquire new talents.
It is also essential that we as COWA members don’t take our accomplishments for granted. We have to always be looking for ways to get better, especially in the area of capacity building.
“Building our capacity gives us the information, abilities, and self-assurance we need to better sustain our families and make significant contributions to our communities. Empowering women via education, training, and skill development is not only advantageous but also crucial in a developing nation like Nigeria, the speaker stated.
Additionally, she urged the Ogun 1 Area Command chapter’s executives and members to uphold harmony and togetherness within the group, adding, “We are stronger when we work together in love and understanding.”
