NADCEL 2025: NAOWA, 81 DIVISION BLESSES WIDOWS, ORPHANAGE HOME WITH GIFTS

In the spirit of the Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL) 2025, the Nigerian Army Officers Wives Association (NAOWA), 81 Division Chapter, reached out to widows and orphanage home with welfare aids in Lagos and Ogun State respectively.

The humanitarian outreach programme was targeted at widows of fallen heroes and orphanage, an initiative led by the Chairperson, Mrs Zainab Farouk Mijinyawa, wife of the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the division.

In a statement by the Acting Deputy Director Army Public Relations 81 Division Nigerian Army, Lieutenant Colonel Musa Yahaya on Saturday in Lagos disclosed that the programme was aimed to provide support and alleviate the hardships faced by these vulnerable groups.

It was learnt that the outreach programme took place between the 3-4 July 2025, and was successfully executed by the NAOWA team, headed by the representative of the Chairperson and Adhoc Committee Chairperson, Mrs Uzoma Ejike, and other executives and members of the Association.

The team visited various widows and orphanage homes, distributing essential food items and other vital materials to the families of deceased officers and soldiers across all units and formations within the Division’s Area of Responsibility (AOR).

The beneficiaries expressed profound gratitude to the NAOWA Chairperson and her team for their kindness and generosity. The outreach was described as impactful and memorable, highlighting NAOWA’s commitment to supporting the families of officers and soldiers, as well as vulnerable members of the society within 81 Division’s AOR.

This humanitarian effort further underscores the Nigerian Army’s and NAOWA’s dedication to the welfare of its personnel and the community, even beyond the call of duty.

The 81 Division NAOWA chapter’s initiative has brought joy and relief to many, reaffirming the organization’s mission to make a positive impact in the lives of those in need.