The President Nigerian Army Officers Wives Association, Hajiya Salamatu Yahaya has implored wives of serving Military personnel on the need to re-dedicate “ourselves in supporting our spouses” as they strive to safeguard the sanctity of our Dear nation.
Speaking on the occasion of the NADCEL 2022 Lecture for NAOWA members held at the Army Headquarters Command Mess, Abuja, the Hajiya Salamatu who was represented by the wife of the Chief of Policy and Plans, Mrs Stella Omozojie said, “As you are all aware, NADCEL is an annual event that climax on 6 July of every year.
“I am delighted to have members of the Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Association attend today’s lecture which we have put in place as part of the activities to mark the Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL) for the year 2022.
“Here in Abuja, we are marking NADCEL by conducting the “NAOWA Leadership Seminar” with the theme “Nurturing NAOWA through Team Building and Mentorship”.
“It is obvious that, NAOWA is an offshoot of the Nigerian Army and therefore as we mark NADCEL, it is only appropriate that we seek ways to support and celebrate our spouses through appropriate behaviours and performance of our sacred duty of maintaining the home front and indeed the larger society as wives, mothers, sisters and comforters.
“This year, the Nig Army chose to mark NADCEL in Owerri, Imo state and indeed some NAOWA representatives are in Owerri to mark the event. I am particularly joyous that series of activities are ongoing in all NAOWA Chapters in commemoration of NADCEL.
“The theme for this year’s NADCEL is ” Repositioning the Nigerian Army in the Joint Operations Environment: A Panacea for Success in Addressing Contemporary Security Challenges”.
Continuing she said, “In addition, to sustain the legacies of our predecessors, we need to keep consolidating on what have been established by strengthening and contributing positively in all ways possible.
“Therefore, this seminar is meant to enhance and grow NAOWA through team building and mentorship which are essentials to effective performance of our roles within and outside the home front.
“As we mark NADCEL, I enjoin all to always exhibit discipline, Integrity, loyalty and selflessness as wives of Nigerian Army personnel.
While congratulating the Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen F Yahaya for a successful NADCEL and all officers of the Nigerian Army who are the backbone behind NAOWA activities, the NAOWA President appreciated all Nigerian Army personnel both serving and retired as well as those that have paid the supreme price.
Later in the evening of Wednesday 6th July, NAOWA members participated in an awareness walk from the Aguiyi Ironsi Cantonment to the Scorpion Officers Mess, to celebrate Nigerian Army personnel for all that they sacrifice in the defence of our great nation.
“Let us continue to support our husbands as they strive to ensure a peaceful Nigeria” she added.
Present at the occasion was the representative of the DEPOWA President representative, Mrs Safiya Nagenu, the representative of the POWA President, Mrs Yusuf and representatives of both NOWA and NAFOWA. Also pr sent were Mrs. KN Garba, wife of Army Headquarters Garrison Commander, Mrs Myam, wife of Manor Gen Myam, Director, Nigerian Army Resource Center.
Mrs. Nefisat Mohammed Buba a Coach, Counsellor and Facilitator deliveted the lecture titled “Nurturing NAOWA Via Team Building and Mentoring”
