Selfless Efforts, Sacrifices Of Troops Deserve Accolades, Appreciation – NAOWA President
The President of the Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Association, NAOWA, Mrs Salamatu Faruk Yahaya, has asserted that the selfless efforts and sacrifices of all officers and men of various Theatres of operations across the country, in the fight against insurgency, and for keeping the nation in one piece deserve accolades and appreciation.
Mrs.Yahaya made the assertion Thursday, 3 February, when she visited the Headquarters of the Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI (JTF NE OPHK) to cheer officers and men, including those wounded in action.
TheFact Nigeria notes that in addition to giving encouragement to the wounded soldiers, Mrs. Yahaya also presented palliatives to the widows of military personnel in Maiduguri.
Earlier in his remarks, the Theatre Commander OPHK, Major General CG Musa, expressed his appreciation and delight to have the presence of the wife of the Chief or Army Staff in the Theatre. He added that her coming was an opportunity for officers and men of OPHK to register their immense appreciation to the COAS for his untiring commitment, efforts and concern for OPHK especially with supply of the current hardwares in the theatre.
Delivering the opening address at the occasion, the General Officer Commanding 7 Division, Major General Waidi Shaibu, warmly welcomed the national president and her entourage to the theatre, and expressed delight over the rare privilege to host her in the theatre barely few weeks of assuming command of the Division.
In the same vein, the NAOWA President paid a courtesy visit to the Theatre Commander JTF OPHK, Major General CG Musa at the Military Command and Control Centre, Maimalari Cantonment where she expressed delight over the warm reception accorded her and her entourage despite the short notice.
Mrs.Yahaya disclosed during the visit, that NAOWA had evolved as an all-female association seeking to promote bonding and solidarity amongst wives of the military officers as well as providing succour to the people in need in the barracks and indeed to others in the larger society.
She offered special prayers to all officers and men of the Nigerian Military involved in the fight against insurgency, sought God’s guidance and protection in all spheres of the various operations across the country and wished the military unparalleled success in all its operational activities against the enemies of the nation.
Also, during the visit the President and her entourage took a tour to 7 Division Medical Services and Hospital, where they visited the sick soldiers and those wounded in action recuperating at the facility.
While sympathising with them over their plight, she appreciated their sacrifices and prayed for their quick recovery. In a show of appreciation and encouragement, Mrs. Yahaya presented them with relief items.
The NAOWA President further proceeded to Maimalari Cantonment Officers’ Mess where she distributed palliatives to 100 widows of personnel in Operation HADIN KAI. Before the distribution of the items, she consoled and encouraged them over their loss and urged them to keep hope alive, assuring that the association will continue to do its best in providing them with basic equipment for skills acquisition to assuage their living condition. She also called for special prayers which were offered for the repose of the souls of the departed fallen heroes.
The wife of the Army Chief ended the visit with a tour of NAOWA Nursery and Primary School, Maimalari Cantonment, where she inspected ongoing projects at the facility which include the NAOWA Secretariat and Wellness Centre and a block of 3 classrooms amongst others.
The series of activities were attended by the Theatre Commander, Deputy Theatre Commander, GOC, Wife of the Borno State Governor, ably represented, members of Borno state executive council, national and divisional members of NAOWA, Formation and Unit Commanders, Senior Officers, troops of OPHK, members of the press and other invited guests.
