COWA Adopt-A-School Campaign Is Empowering 250 Green Ambassadors To Spark Eco-Friendly Vibes, Drive Sustainability In Nigeria
COWA Adopt-A-School Campaign Is Empowering 250 Green Ambassadors To Spark Eco-Friendly Vibes, Drive Sustainability In Nigeria
By Success Okezie
The National President of the Customs Officer’s Wives Association (COWA), Mrs Kikelomo Adeniyi, on Monday launched the Adopt-A-School Campaign. This according to her is a significant step towards promoting environmental protection and tackling climate change in Nigeria.
The launch was, Held at Nigeria Customs School, Idiroko, the Adopt-A-School Campaign got real with the adoption of 250 students from five customs commands as Green Ambassadors.
“These young trailblazers are ready to spark eco-friendly vibes in their schools and communities,” she said.
Mrs Adeniyi shared that these 250 Green Ambassadors, handpicked from five customs commands, will be the eco-warriors of their schools and communities, driving environmental awareness and sustainable practices forward.
The Green Ambassadors are gearing up to make a difference with simple yet powerful acts like tree planting, keeping their surroundings clean, and spreading eco-friendly vibes
These young change-makers are stepping up with purpose, From digging in the dirt to plant trees, to keeping their surroundings spick and span, these Green Ambassadors are leading by example, inspiring others with their commitment to responsible environmental practices
Mrs Adeniyi points out the alarming environmental challenges communities are up against – from devastating floods to scorching temperatures and the plastic waste epidemic, it’s a threat to our health, food security, and very way of life.
The Green Water Sustainability Initiative is a game-changer! A national program with a clear mission: to ignite environmental responsibility in customs communities and ripple out across Nigeria.
Comptroller Oladapo Afeni nailed it when he emphasized that the Green Border Initiative is totally in sync with the global and national push for environmental accountability.
Comptroller Afeni drove the point home, By strengthening bonds between NCS and border communities, this program is laying the groundwork for lasting partnerships, trust, and cooperation – paving the way for sustainable development and security.
Afeni reaffirmed his command’s commitment to a powerful partnership with COWA, driving initiatives that will uplift communities and protect the environment – a testament to their dedication to sustainable development and people-centric progress
The event was a phenomenal success, It was a vibrant celebration of environmental sustainability and community welfare, with captivating lectures, mesmerizing cultural displays, and impactful drama performances. But the highlight? The symbolic tree planting ceremony within school premises, sowing seeds of eco-consciousness, and the inspiring decoration of selected students as Green Ambassadors – a testament to NCS’s unwavering commitment to nurturing a greener future.
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