The Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Association (NAOWA) 32 Artillery Brigade Owena cantonment joined the global community in celebrating International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025, with a resounding call to accelerate action towards empowering wives of fallen heroes at the Army Officer’s mess in Owena cantonment Akure
Speaking at the Program the state Coordinator, Mrs. Chinyelu Andrea Ifeanyi said efforts would be intensified towards educating officers wives to build a formidable future for their girl child.
Mrs Ifeanyi specially thanked the NAOWA National President, Mrs. Mernan Oluyede, and the Chairperson of NAOWA 2 Division, Mrs Adaobi Ijeoma Onubogua nd the commander 32 Artillery Brigade for their unwavering support in making the event a defining moment in NAOWA’s mission to empower women.
In a paper Presentation on the topic The Woman and her Reproductive Health, A Gynaecologist & Obstetrician, Reverend Sister Dr Titilayo Abe, Admonished women to give priority to their health, regular exercise, and healthy diet.
Reverend Sister Abe said that self-medication may be detrimental to women’s health, hence the need for them to be conscious about the state of their health regularly.
Also speaking on the topic Breaking Barriers: Accelerating Women’s Access to Education and Technology, Professor Adenike Olaseinde urged women to empower themselves with information and entrepreneurship skills to boost their economic status.
Also speaking on Accelerate Action: Unlock your Hidden Treasure, Professor Folasade Olajuyigbe advised women to be intentional with self-development and embrace gestures that would promote inclusion.
In a goodwill message on the occasion, the Commander, 32 Artillery Brigade Owena Cantonment Akure Ondo state, Brigadier General Justin Ifeanyi, promised that the command would continue to support NAOWA to sensitize women about their health and well-being.
In attendance were Ondo NAWOJ Chairperson, Mrs Tola Gbadamosi, accompanied by her Exco members.
Some senior Officers of the Brigade were also present at the event.