Customs Officers’ Wives Flags Off Green Border Day For South, Eastern Region

Customs Officers’ Wives Association (COWA), under the leadership of its National President, Kikelomo Adeniyi, has flagged off the Green Border Day for the South–South and South–East regions in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

The event forms part of the ongoing COWA Green Borders & Sustainability Initiative (CGBSI), which is advancing environmental restoration and resilience across border and coastal communities.

The activities in Port Harcourt featured tree planting, community sensitisation, environmental clean-up exercises, and direct engagements with residents of border and maritime areas.

Speaking at the ceremony, the COWA President stressed the strategic importance of Rivers State as a border and maritime hub, noting that environmental protection in such regions is essential for national security, economic stability, and community wellbeing.

Adeniyi highlighted several achievements recorded under the Initiative, including the successful National Sustainability & Green Borders Summit in Abuja; the conduct of Green Border Days across multiple border communities nationwide; and Nigeria’s participation in COP30, where COWA showcased the initiative on the global stage. The milestones reflect the association’s growing role in environmental advocacy and community empowerment.

Adeniyi reaffirmed COWA’s commitment to strengthening partnerships, empowering women and youth, and supporting ongoing efforts to restore border ecosystems. She emphasized the value of collaboration among government agencies, development partners, and private-sector stakeholders in achieving greener, safer, and more resilient communities.

COWA called on residents, stakeholders, and environmental partners in Rivers State to continue supporting and sustaining the Green Border movement as part of a collective drive toward environmental protection and national development.