The President of Defence and Police Officers’ Wives Association (DEPOWA), Mrs Oghogho Musa, has sought the support of the Nigerian Navy for various intervention projects championed by the association, including its flagship initiative, “Thank You to Our Troops.”
Mrs. Musa made this known on Monday, when she paid a working visit to the Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla, at the Naval Headquarters (NHQ) Abuja.
Speaking during the visit, the DEPOWA President stated that the association was committed to the welfare of military personnel, their families, and host communities through empowerment programmes, humanitarian outreaches and advocacy initiatives.
She explained that “Thank You to Our Troops” is designed to recognize the sacrifices of officers and men of the Armed Forces while boosting their morale in the line of duty. as such, the visit to NHQ was to thank the CNS for his support and request for more assistance in specific areas.
In his remarks, the CNS commended DEPOWA for its vision and unwavering dedication to improving the lives of personnel and their dependents.
He described the “Thank You to Our Troops” initiative as both noble and timely, stressing that it would go a long way in encouraging officers and ratings to remain steadfast in their service to the nation.
Vice Admiral Ogalla assured DEPOWA of the Nigerian Navy’s continued support and collaboration in the implementation of its intervention projects.
