By Oluwakemi Kindness
Nigerians have been urged to embrace environmental responsibility and sustainable living practices as the President of the Customs Officers’ Wives Association COWA, Kikelomo Adeniyi, prepares to lead a climate advocacy walk in Abuja.
The advocacy walk, themed “Walk for a Greener Nigeria,” for May 16, is aimed at deepening climate awareness, promoting cleaner communities, and encouraging collective action toward environmental sustainability across the country.
According to a statement on Wednesday the COWA event, is expected to bring together environmental advocates, volunteers, community stakeholders, and members of the public.
Speaking ahead of the exercise, Adeniyi described environmental sustainability as a shared civic responsibility that requires active public participation and long-term commitment.
Climate Change
According to her, the campaign is also designed to stimulate wider conversations around climate change, waste management, and ecological preservation.
The advocacy walk forms part of COWA’s broader Green Borders sustainability initiative focused on grassroots environmental stewardship and community-based climate action.
The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, and the Minister of Environment, Balarabe Abbas Lawal, are expected to participate in the event.
