First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, has assured wives of military officers that she would project and enhance the status of women and children in the country particularly in Army barracks.
Senator Tinubu gave the assurance at the public presentation of a book titled ‘Strengthening the NAOWA Narrative”, at the NAOWA Events Centre, Abuja on Saturday.
The book was authored by Mrs Salamatu Faruk Yahaya, the President of the Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Association (NAOWA).
Represented by Senator (Prof.) Nora Daduut, the First Lady commended Mrs Yahaya for her resilience and wisdom in writing the book, describing it was another giant step in chronicling events of army officers’ wives.
She was particularly happy that the well researched book came at a time when a lot of people had almost lost interest in writing and paying attention to history.
Her words, “You have not just added to the body of knowledge in Nigeria, you have renewed our interest in writing and documentation.
“It is my opinion that this will go a long way in enriching the lives of not only members of NAOWA, but lives of our young ones who will appreciate this piece of work as a good resource in shaping their decisions and choices that they make.
“I congratulate you, Mrs Salamatu Yahaya and your association.
“It is my prayer that you will continue to grow in strength, in wisdom and vision to the glory of our dear country.
“I want to assure you that my office would not relent in promoting endeavors that will project and enhance the status of women in Nigeria”.
In his remarks, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya, said the activities of NAOWA were centered on human capital development, especially women, youth, children and venerable persons and groups in barracks and the larger society.
