The Customs Officers’ Wives Association (COWA), Oyo/Osun Chapter, has restated its commitment to humanitarian service through a series of outreach visits to vulnerable groups in society. Under the leadership of its Chairperson, Mrs. Omowunmi Adewole, the Association visited the Ibadan Motherless Babies Home and the House of Providence Special School for Children with Intellectual Disability, where members offered compassion, companionship, and material support to children in need of care.
During the visits, Mrs. Adewole expressed deep appreciation to the National President of COWA, Dr. Mrs. Adeniyi Kikelomo, for her unwavering guidance, support, and exemplary leadership, which continue to inspire members across the country. She stressed that the outreach was intended to emphasize love, care, and inclusion for children in motherless homes and those with special needs, noting that every child deserves the opportunity to grow, thrive, and feel valued in society.
The Association underscored that its activities are rooted in the principles of discipline, respect, and selfless service to humanity, values that define its identity and mirror the noble ideals of the Nigeria Customs Service. Mrs. Adewole presented a variety of gift items to the children at both institutions, including foodstuffs, clothing, toiletries, and learning materials, aimed at supporting their welfare, development, and overall morale.
She also commended the caregivers and management of the homes for their dedication and selfless service, describing their work as impactful and deserving of national recognition. In furtherance of its welfare mandate, the Association extended support to widows of Customs officers within the Oyo/Osun Area Command, with Mrs. Adewole presenting essential household items and other support packages to underscore COWA’s commitment to the well‑being of officers’ families and ensure that they are not left behind.
Mrs. Adewole concluded by reaffirming COWA’s resolve to continue making meaningful contributions to society, emphasizing that even small acts of kindness can generate lasting hope and positive change. The outreach visits were marked by goodwill messages, warm interactions with beneficiaries, and a renewed pledge by the Association to sustain and expand its humanitarian engagements across the communities it serves.