The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division Nigerian Army and Commander Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) Jos, Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar has applauded the activities of members of the Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Association (NAOWA) towards keeping the home front safe and ensuring the well-being of the siblings of army personnel while their husbands are on national assignment.

The commendation was made yesterday when the Chairperson of NAOWA 3 Division Chapter, Mrs. Fibishola Abubakar paid a courtesy visit with her entourage to Headquarters 3 Division, Maxwell Khobe Cantonment, Jos.

The GOC and Commander OPSH noted that NAOWA, aside from maintaining the home front, has also taken active part in the non–kinetic activities of the military, by providing immediate succour to communities affected by negative vices or those in dire need.

He further commended NAOWA for its skill acquisition programmes and support to the Nigerian Army towards ensuring quality and affordable health and educational facilities for barracks and host communities.

“The best way to keep our dependents away from negative vices is to engage them in meaningful ventures,” the GOC averred.

Appreciating the sacrifices offered by the officers’ wives, the GOC pledged to work with NAOWA to prioritise the welfare of troops in 3 Division.

This, he noted, was in consonance with the Chief of Army Staff’s Command Philosophy to ensure that premium was placed on the welfare of personnel and families.

Speaking earlier, the Chairperson, NAOWA 3 Division Chapter, Mrs Fibishola Abubakar commended the GOC/Commander OPSH for his leadership style of prioritising the welfare of troops and their family members. She revealed that her leadership of NAOWA in 3 Division would focus on developing the skills of the dependents of personnel for improved income and better family life.

The Chairperson also unveiled her projections to upgrade the NAOWA Skills Acquisition Centre as well as improve on learning facilities in the schools while also creating recreational centres for personnel families in 3 Division. She noted that the mission would only be achievable through the cooperation and support of the Division.

The event climaxed with exchange of souvenirs and group photographs with officers of the Division and NAOWA Members.