The Customs Officers’ Wives Association (COWA), Apapa Area Command Chapter, has taken its breast cancer awareness campaign to Anjorin Market in Lagos, educating traders and members of the public on the importance of early detection while donating relief items.
The outreach, held on Wednesday, was aimed at raising awareness about breast cancer, its dangers and the importance of identifying the disease early to improve treatment outcomes.
Speaking during the programme, the Chairperson of COWA, Apapa Chapter, Hajiya Nafisa Mu’azu, said the campaign was designed to remind members of the public, particularly market women, of the need for regular medical check-ups and increased awareness of health-related issues.
She encouraged the women to pay closer attention to their health and seek medical attention when necessary.
“Cancer is affecting a lot of people in the community, so we are here to create awareness of that. People need to know that cancer is real and they need to be healthy before they can do anything,” she said.
Hajiya Nafisa further explained that cancer does not recognise age, gender, or status, and urged the public to prioritise their health.
She said Apapa COWA will soon launch another health program to bridge the gap between initial medical discovery and long-term public health success.
Earlier, the Customs Area Controller for the Apapa Area Command, Comptroller Murtala Mu’azu, commended COWA for the innovative health program.
“We need to thank our wives for bringing up this awareness because cancer is one of the deadliest ailments we have now. It is important that we take this campaign outside, as it is a thing we do for the betterment of our environment and the general public,” he said.
The event also featured an interactive session where the market women asked health-related questions, after which the organisation donated relief items to support families.
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