COWA President unveils national secretariat in a grand celebration (Pictures)
Mrs. Kikelomo Adeniyi, the National President of the Customs Officers’ Wives Association (COWA), led the dazzling launch of the COWA Secretariat on Monday, 22 January 2024, at the Federal Housing Estate, Gwarinpa, Abuja.
The event marked the official opening of the National Secretariat and featured the esteemed presence of COWA’s founder, Mrs. Prisca Nwadialo, and A’ishatu Sadiya Dikko Inde, the second National President, under whose leadership the Association established Chapters across the Federation.
The ceremony, attended by Presidents of Officers’ Wives Associations from various Security Agencies in Nigeria, showcased the solidarity and resilience within the organisation.
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In her address, Mrs. Kikelomo Adeniyi expressed gratitude to the participants and acknowledged the invaluable contributions of the pioneer Presidents, Mrs. Prisca Nwadialo and A’ishatu Sadiya Dikko Inde, who laid the foundation in 2009.
Mrs. Kikelomo also applauded her husband, CGC Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, and the Customs Management Team for their steadfast support and cooperation towards advancing the Association.
She highlighted how this support has been instrumental in driving COWA’s initiatives, focused on enhancing the lives of its members through thoughtfully crafted programs for women.
Representing the Comptroller-General at the event, Deputy Comptroller-General Festus Okun praised COWA for its dedication to supporting and empowering women.
He hailed the launch of the National Secretariat as a testament to President Kikelomo’s focused leadership and assured continued support from the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR.
The event concluded on a high note, underscoring COWA’s commitment to uplifting its members and fostering community development.
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