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COWA PTML chapter sensitises women on dangers in breast cancer
Lagos, Oct. 22, 2025,
In commemoration of the Breast Cancer Month, the Ports and Multi-Service Lt d. Chapter of Customs Officers Wives Association (COWA) has sensitised women on the dangers of breast cancer.
The sensitisation took place and the command hall on Wednesday in Lagos.
The month of October was set aside for Breast Cancer Awareness to create consciousness, honoured the millions of lives affected by breast cancer and reaffirm global commitment to equitable access to care and improved survival for all.
The theme for this year “Every Story is Unique, Every Journey Matters” which is reminiscent of the fact that breast cancer touches the lives of women and their families around the world differently, and that every journey deserves compassion, dignity, and support.
The Customs Area Controller, PTML command, Comptroller Joe Anani, said the 2025 theme recognized the diversity of experiences and reinforces the need for compassionate.
Anani called for the need for timely and quality care for all regardless of geography, income or background.
He stated that the event was a clarion call to members of COWA to prioritize issues concerning their health by doing constant medical checkup to know their status as regards cancer.
He urged them to learn from the campaign and put the lessons to good use.
Also, the Controller of Kirikiri Lighter Terminal customs command, Comptroller Joy Edelduok, commended the command for the initiative to sensitise their women on the need to take frequent checkups to avoid late detection of breast cancer.
Edelduok noted that a healthy wife was a valuable wife adding that a valuable wife was the one who gives her husband peace.
COWA Chairperson PTML Chapter, Caroline Anani commended the National President of COWA, Kikelomo Adeniyi Adeniyi for her leadership and support to the women of PTML command.
She noted that cancer was a life threatening ailment that had affected over 10 million lives if not detected early and treated.
Caroline explained that the early detection of cancer was the purpose why the event was created while cancer could be prevented through balanced diet, regular exercises, avoiding tobacco and reducing alcohol.
The COWA Chairperson highlighted that continuous awareness, discussion of early detection with family members and peers would help nipped cancer in the bud.
She advocated for policies that make treatment of cancer available, affordable and stated that there would be free cancer screening exercise for women of the command for the month of October.
” A sound health is the backbone of a happy life,” she said.
Also speaking, a representative of the Queensly Hopeful Hearts Foundation, Dr John Stephen, emphasised the importance of awareness and education in preventing both breast and cervical cancers.
He explained that cancer occurs when cells in the body grow uncontrollably, forming lumps that may spread to other parts of the body if not detected early.
Dr Stephen highlighted factors that increase the risk of breast cancer, including family history, hormonal changes, obesity, alcohol consumption and ageing.
He urged women to pay attention to warning signs such as lumps, swelling or changes in the size or shape of the breast, noting that early detection saves lives.
The event featured health talk, free screening session and pledge by participant to promote cancer awareness.
