COWA President celebrates children’s day, urges online safety for kids (Pictures)
The National President of the Customs Officers’ Wives Association (COWA) and wife of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Mrs. Kikelomo Adewale Adeniyi, hosted over 200 children in Abuja on Monday, 27 May 2024, to celebrate Children’s Day.
In her address at the event held at the COWA Corporate Headquarters, Mrs. Adeniyi highlighted the significance of setting a lifelong agenda for children’s future. She remarked, “As mothers, it is our duty to nurture our children and pray for their success in life.”
She further emphasized the importance of the day, stating, “It’s a beautiful day; it’s Children’s Day, and COWA is organizing this event to celebrate with the children because they are special to us, and we are concerned about their future.”
Confident in the potential of Nigerian children to excel, Mrs. Adeniyi urged them to heed the teachings of their parents and teachers and to steer clear of the negative aspects of social media.
Reflecting on this year’s theme, “Protecting the Nigerian Child from the Dangers of Online Technology,” Mrs. Adeniyi said, “At COWA, we believe it is our responsibility to protect and educate our children about the dangers of online activities.”
She also called on parents and guardians to closely monitor their children’s online activities. “We must be vigilant about our children’s use of technological gadgets because there are many risks on social media,” she advised.
Stressing the importance of raising children to understand their role within their families and the broader community, Mrs. Adeniyi suggested that children aged 8–16 should not use social media platforms.
She concluded by encouraging children to be obedient and disciplined, noting, “Discipline is the key to achieving greatness, and COWA will continue to support you.”
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