Behind Every Family Is a Woman: COWA Takes Breast Cancer Fight to Seme Border
Victoria Silvanus In a society where many women spend their days caring for their families, managing businesses and supporting their husbands, taking care of their own health often comes last. But the Customs Officers' Wives Association (COWA) is reminding women that they cannot afford to neglect their health, particularly when it comes to breast and cervical cancer. Taking the message beyond the walls of hospitals and lecture halls, COWA chapters across the Nigeria Customs Service have been engaging women, educating communities and encouraging early medical checks as part of the 2026 Breast Cancer Awareness campaign. The global theme, "Every Story Is Unique, Every Journey Matters," captures the personal struggles of women living with cancer, survivors and families affected by the disease. At the national level, COWA adopted the campaign message, "Inspect, Detect, Protect," to encourage early detection and preventive healthcare. At its na...