The Nigerian Army has applauded the Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Association (NAOWA) for their countless humanitarian engagements which have impacted positively on the lives of many less privileged persons in the barracks, host communities and society in general.
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja gave the commendation when he received the National President NAOWA, Mrs Mariya Lagbaja and NAOWA Exco members at the Army Headquarters, Abuja.
General Lagbaja assured the members of his continuous support in helping the organisation realize its mandate to bring succour to humanity, according to a statement by the Director of Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu.
The Army Chief expressed gratitude to the National leadership and members of NAOWA for their visit while extolling the significant contributions of NAOWA through various developmental initiatives within the Barracks and the host communities.
He noted that the association has become a symbol of peace, unity and service to the barracks community in providing support to its members, empowering soldiers’ wives and their families, host communities, as well as the larger society.
While commending the women’s organization for keeping the home front, as their spouses engage in service to the nation, the Army Chief enjoined them to sustain their services to humanity.
The President of NAOWA, Mrs Mariya Lagbaja earlier disclosed that members of the association were at the Army Headquarters to appreciate the Nigerian Army for being her major supporter and to consolidate the already existing relationship between NAOWA and the NA.
Highlighting her vision, the President NAOWA stressed that the association is driven by compassion and commitment to the well-being of the barracks as well as host communities and has executed numerous initiatives over the years to enhance the living standards of her members, members of the Nigerian Army Soldiers’ Wives Association (NASWA), the host communities and the less privileged. She noted that the association supported widows, orphans and other less privileged within and outside the barracks community.
The President also assured them of their continuous loyalty and support through prayers and keeping the home front safe for their spouses, as they continue to diligently serve the nation.
