NAOWA donates solar-powered boreholes to Army cantonment

…. urge women to maintain infrastructure

The Garrison chapter, Nigerian Army Officers Wives Association (NAOWA), on Wednesday, donated five Solar- powered boreholes and a 32-Seater Coaster bus to Mogadishu Cantonment in Asokoro, as part of its charity outreach programme.

The 5 boreholes donated are located at the Army Children School, DEPOWA Daycare Nursery and Primary School, Block 2 and 16 and Mogadishu cantonment Mosque.

Commissioning the project in Abuja, National President, NAOWA, Mrs Salamatu Yahaya, said that the additional borehole within the barrack will complement others sources of water supply.

She explained that the project shows the commitment of the Chairperson of NAOWA AHQ Gar Chapter to improve the standard of citizens’ life in the barrack, and also to mark the association’s vision of “sustaining legacies and upholding the tenets of unity and service.”

Yahaya said: “This borehole would ease the challenge of accessibility to water supply, considering that it is solar powered and would be running at all times. The 32-seater bus would also help to ease the movement of NAOWA members for activities.

“On this note, I wish to congratulate all the target beneficiaries of this project and enjoin them to effectively maintain the solar-powered borehole for it to serve its intended purpose.”

In her remarks, the NAOWA AHQ Garrison Coordinator, Mrs Asma’u Garba, commends the association for donating to women’s and added that the donation would address the challenges of water supply and movement of members.

She said: “These projects are in line with the NAOWA National President’s developmental goals and vision of sustaining legacies and upholding the tenant of unity and service.

“If you may recall during our visit after coming on board in May 2022, we enumerated projects and activities we intend to carry out for this Chapter. You listened to us and made some critical points which shaped our journey to better impact on the lives of women and children in the barracks and the society in general.

“You advised that we should carry Nigerian Army Soldiers’ Wives Association along in whatever we do and focus on charity programmes. You did not stop there you also mentioned charity begins at home as such we should give attention to the welfare of our women.

“Today we are happy to inform you that some of our goals have been realized as we are delivering on our mandate through the commissioning of a 32-seater bus and 5 boreholes here in Mogadishu Cantonment.”