The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has praised the Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Association (NAOWA) for its exceptional efforts in maintaining the home front while their spouses are away on military duties.

During a courtesy visit by the new President of NAOWA, Mrs. Mernan Femi Oluyede, and her leadership team at the Army headquarters, Lt. Gen. Oluyede commended NAOWA’s role in promoting unity and charity within the Nigerian Army community and beyond.

“I urge you to build on the existing foundations of unity and an all-encompassing association,” Lt. Gen. Oluyede said. “NAOWA’s support to Mrs. Mariya Lagbaja during the difficult period of the passing of the late COAS, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, was exceptional, and I encourage you to strengthen the bond.”

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Mrs. Oluyede, in her remarks, congratulated the COAS on his confirmation as the 24th Chief of Army Staff and acknowledged the Nigerian Army’s role in NAOWA’s successes.
“My vision for NAOWA is focused on uniting the association while building on the legacies of my predecessors,” Mrs. Oluyede said.

“Our mission statement is ‘Enhancing humanity through a steadfast commitment to unity, service, and preservation of enduring legacies.'”
Mrs. Oluyede emphasized NAOWA’s commitment to the Nigerian Army, praying for sustained security and stability at the home front and the nation in general. She also requested continuous support from the Nigerian Army to achieve NAOWA’s aims and objectives.