COWA Nat’l President Celebrates Int’l Children’s Day, Urges Parents To Protect Kids From Dangers Of Social Media
By Muhammad Bashir
The National President of the Customs Officers’ Wives Association (COWA) and wife of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Mrs Kikelomo Adewale Adeniyi, on Monday 27th may, 2024, in Abuja hosted over 200 children to a fascinating party to mark the 2024 International Children’s Day celebration.
Speaking to newsmen at the Corporate Headquarters of COWA in Abuja, Mrs. Adeniyi revealed that the occasion was aimed at setting a lifetime agenda that will guide the children in the future, adding “and as mothers, it is our duty to nature our children and pray for them to succeed in life.”
She said “as you can see it is a beautiful day; it’s the International Children’s Day, and COWA is organising this event as part of its efforts to celebrate day with the children because they are special to us – and we are concerned about their future.
The COWA National President, who expressed confidence in the ability of Nigerian children to excel amd become good ambassadors of Nigeriain the future, urged them to heed what their parents and teachers teache them and to avoid using social media platforms.
Speaking about this year’s theme: “Protecting the Nigerian Child from the Dangers of Online Technology”, Mrs. Adeniyi said “at COWA, we believe that it is our responsibility to speak to the minds of our children to protect them and educate them to understand the dangers of online stuff.”
The National President, also, urged parents amd guardians to be extra vigilant to their children’s activities at home and to watch how they operate online technological gadgets, “because there are so many people on social media thus, we all must be watchful to what our children are doing.” She added.
Mrs Adeniyi, who emphasized the significance of raising children with the awareness that they represent their families and the larger community, said “in my opinion, children who are within the age of 8–16 must not be allowed to use social media platforms.”
She also used the occasion to enjoin them to be obedient to their parents and remain disciplined, adding that “discipline is the key to achieving greatness in life – and that COWA will continue to support them.”
