The Mogadishu Cantonment, Asokoro, Abuja, was filled with warmth and goodwill as the President of the Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Association (NAOWA), Mrs Safiyyah Hassan Shaibu, touched the lives of over 1,500 barracks families through an end-of-year humanitarian outreach.
Abuja – December 20, 2025
The beneficiaries included widows of fallen heroes, members of the Nigerian Army Soldiers’ Wives Association (NASWA), and the Military Officers’ Widows Association (MIOWA), who received various food items aimed at easing their burden during the festive season.
The outreach formed part of NAOWA’s End-of-Year activities, designed to provide timely support to vulnerable members of the barracks community, especially at a period marked by celebration and reflection.
The initiative was organised in furtherance of NAOWA’s Civil–Military Cooperation drive and aligned with the Association’s transformative mission of promoting cooperation, empowerment, education, healthcare, and welfare. These goals are pursued through entrepreneurship, digital skills development, charity, and community service, with the overarching aim of building united, resilient, and self-reliant Army families.
Speaking at the event, Mrs Shaibu described the gesture as a practical demonstration of NAOWA’s compassion, solidarity, and unwavering commitment to the welfare of the barracks community. She noted that the gathering also provided an opportunity for members to celebrate the Christmas season together, fostering unity, love, and mutual support among Army families.
The NAOWA President commended members of NAOWA and NASWA for their resilience and invaluable contributions on the home front, particularly as their spouses remained deployed in the line of duty to defend the nation.
She further urged beneficiaries to prioritise peace and harmony within their homes, stressing that peace remained the foundation for sustainable development and progress. Mrs Shaibu also encouraged the adoption of a culture of savings and investment, while reaffirming NAOWA’s continued commitment to the welfare and empowerment of Army families.
Highlights of the event included the distribution of food items to beneficiaries and a group photograph to commemorate the occasion.
Jemila Jimoh
Captain
Liaison Officer, NAOWA
