Ogun 1 Customs COWA Celebrates 2024 International Children’s Day like never before

By Ezurike Ugochukwu

It was a fun filled day as the Chairperson of the Ogun 1 Customs Officers Wives Association (COWA), Princess Adeola Folu Ojo, supported by the Customs Area Controller, of thee Command, Comptroller James Ojo, celebrated this year’s International Children’s Day last Monday.

The ceremony which took place at the Ogun 1 Command premises, Idiroko with the theme: “Protecting the Nigerian Child from the Dangers of Online Technology.”

The programme however aimed at promoting the welfare and well-being of children, raising awareness about the dangers inherent in online technology, and highlighting the importance of providing a safe and nurturing environment for them to thrive.

The celebration featured various activities, including children’s party, cultural dance, cutting of celebration cake, and educational sessions on ‘child safety and development’. The association also presented prizes and educational materials to the students and pupils from the Nigeria Customs Secondary and Nursery/Primary schools in Idiroko.

In her address, Princess Adeola Folu Ojo emphasized the need for collective efforts to ensure the protection and empowerment of children.

Ojo extoled the unwavering support of the Customs Area Controller, James Ojo, and the Ogun 1 Command over their commitment to the welfare of children.

Comptroller James Ojo, in his remarks, admonished the children to steer clear of cybercrime, stating that ” the trend in the world today is cybercrime, what I meant to be 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 internet fraud. All these will not lead you anywhere but path to destruction.”

The Principal of the Nigeria Customs Secondary school, Mrs Aneke Ogochukwu, while giving votes of thanks on behalf of both schools, described the children’s day celebration as unprecedented since the inception of the schools. She applauded COWA for the kind gesture and solicited more of it in the future.

Hammed Oloyede, Command’s Public Relations Officer moderating the event at Idiroko

The Customs Officers Wives Association is committed to promoting the welfare of children and supporting initiatives that enhance their development and well-being.