Humanitarian drive: Oyo/Osun COWA empowers widows, supports children in need

By Ezurike Ugochukwu 

The Customs Officers’ Wives Association (COWA), Oyo/Osun Chapter, has reinforced its commitment to humanitarian service with a series of outreach visits aimed at supporting vulnerable children and widows.

Led by its Chairperson, Omowunmi Adewole, members of the Association visited the Ibadan Motherless Babies Home and the House of Providence Special School, where they interacted with children and caregivers, offering both material support and emotional encouragement.

Speaking during the visits, Mrs. Adewole said the initiative was driven by the need to promote love, care, and inclusion for children in motherless homes and those living with special needs. She noted that the outreach reflects the Association’s enduring commitment to humanitarian values and community service.

She also expressed appreciation to the National President of COWA, Adeniyi Kikelomo, for her leadership and continued support, which she said has remained a source of inspiration to members across the country.

According to her, every child deserves the opportunity to grow in a supportive environment and to feel valued in society. She stressed that the Association remains guided by principles of discipline, respect, and selfless service—values that align with the broader ideals of the Nigeria Customs Service.

As part of the outreach, gift items were presented to the children at both institutions to support their welfare and development. Mrs. Adewole also commended the caregivers and management of the facilities for their dedication, describing their role as critical to shaping the lives of the children.

In furtherance of its welfare initiatives, the Association extended support to widows of Customs officers, presenting items to assist them and reaffirming its commitment to the well-being of officers’ families.

Mrs. Adewole reiterated that COWA will continue to pursue initiatives that make meaningful impacts in society, noting that acts of kindness—no matter how small—can inspire hope and drive positive change.

The outreach visits featured goodwill messages, personal interactions with beneficiaries, and a renewed pledge by the Association to sustain its humanitarian engagements across the Oyo/Osun axis.