Wife of the comptroller-general of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Kikelomo Adeniyi, at the weekend awarded scholarships to 54 students of NCS Primary and Secondary Schools at Idiroko Border, Ogun State.
Adeniyi, who is also the national president of Customs Officers’ Wives Association (COWA), made donations of cash and food items to more than 50 widows of late customs officers at the border town.
She also presented them with academic materials in recognition of their outstanding performances.
The COWA president who also visited ongoing projects being undertaken by the Ogun 1 Command Chapter of the association advised the pupils to double up on their academic activities as a way of preparing for a better future.
She reiterated the association’s resolve to always support widows of late customs officers and their family members at all times while describing the family is very critical in building a better society
She stated that family members of customs officers at border areas are impacted by their anti-smuggling activities and other hazards associated with their job and therefore should not be left unattended to.
Adeniyi also commended the Ogun State chapter for its resilience and solidarity, especially given the unique challenges faced by customs families in border regions like Idiroko.
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