Customs officers’ wives move to tackle climate change
The Customs Officers’ Wives Association (COWA) has launched a climate action campaign across state commands nationwide. The action was unveiled at an Environmental Education Workshop held in Gwagwalada, Abuja, under its flagship Green Borders Initiative, reinforcing the association’s commitment to environmental stewardship, climate awareness and sustainable community development. The workshop formally launched a coordinated national […]
The Customs Officers’ Wives Association (COWA) has launched a climate action campaign across state commands nationwide.
The action was unveiled at an Environmental Education Workshop held in Gwagwalada, Abuja, under its flagship Green Borders Initiative, reinforcing the association’s commitment to environmental stewardship, climate awareness and sustainable community development.
The workshop formally launched a coordinated national climate action framework to be implemented across state commands, aligning with national priorities advanced by the Federal Ministry of Environment and the National Council on Climate Change.
Speaking at the event, COWA president, Mrs Kikelomo Adeniyi, described environmental responsibility as an extension of national service, noting that sustainable communities are essential to national prosperity.
She emphasised that the Green Borders Initiative institutionalises structured environmental action across Customs communities and remains open to strategic partnerships to scale impact nationwide.
Delivering the keynote address, Minister of Environment, Balarabe Abbas Lawal, commended COWA for aligning its theme, “Green Barracks, Green Borders: Advancing Environmental Stewardship for a Sustainable Future,” with the nation’s environmental restoration agenda.
The minister highlighted nationwide sensitisation campaigns, land restoration efforts under the ACReSAL project, investments in recycling infrastructure, and the issuance of a Sovereign Green Bond as evidence of structured environmental financing and public trust in sustainable initiatives.