Enhancing Humanity Through Unity, Service & Enduring Legacies
Established to support the families of Nigerian Army personnel and the wider community.
Empowering Women, Building Stronger Communities
Fostering economic independence through skills acquisition and entrepreneurship.
About NAOWA
The Nigerian Army Officers' Wives Association (NAOWA) is a gender-focused non-governmental, non-profit organization primarily comprising wives of Nigerian Army Officers. Our mission is to improve the lives of women, children, and youths within the barracks and across the nation through sustainable welfare programs, educational initiatives, and humanitarian outreach. We stand as a pillar of support, bridging the gap between military families and civilian development.
Our Foundation
Committed to a vision of holistic development and a mission of selfless service.
Vision
To be a leading organization in the provision of quality education and welfare for the vulnerable in society.
Empowerment
Equipping women and youths with vocational skills for self-reliance and sustainable growth.
Health
Providing accessible healthcare services and awareness for mothers and children nationwide.
Relief Support
Continuous outreach to widows and orphans of fallen heroes through welfare support.
Our Divisions
NAOWA works through divisional chapters across Army formations, extending welfare, education, empowerment, and humanitarian support to families and communities nationwide.
1 Division
Kaduna
Serving military families and nearby communities across the North West corridor.
2 Division
Ibadan
Coordinating welfare, education, and empowerment initiatives across the South West.
3 Division
Jos
Supporting families, widows, youth, and vulnerable groups within central communities.
4 Special Forces (SF) Command
Doma
Extending focused welfare support and family outreach within special forces communities.
6 Division
Port Harcourt
Promoting care, advocacy, and outreach across the South South region.
7 Division
Maiduguri
Providing relief, education support, and resilience-focused programmes in the North East.
8 Division
Sokoto
Strengthening welfare and community programmes across northern formations.
81 Division
Lagos
Driving urban outreach, family welfare, and stakeholder engagement in Lagos.
82 Division
Enugu
Extending humanitarian partnerships and family support across the South East.
1 Division
Kaduna
Serving military families and nearby communities across the North West corridor.
2 Division
Ibadan
Coordinating welfare, education, and empowerment initiatives across the South West.
3 Division
Jos
Supporting families, widows, youth, and vulnerable groups within central communities.
4 Special Forces (SF) Command
Doma
Extending focused welfare support and family outreach within special forces communities.
6 Division
Port Harcourt
Promoting care, advocacy, and outreach across the South South region.
7 Division
Maiduguri
Providing relief, education support, and resilience-focused programmes in the North East.
8 Division
Sokoto
Strengthening welfare and community programmes across northern formations.
81 Division
Lagos
Driving urban outreach, family welfare, and stakeholder engagement in Lagos.
82 Division
Enugu
Extending humanitarian partnerships and family support across the South East.
Programmes & Initiatives
Our flagship projects designed to generate sustainable growth and long-term community value.
N-YEP Mentorship
Investing in the future of military children through dedicated career guidance and professional mentorship. We match students with industry professionals to provide vocational training and placement pathways.
Women Empowerment
Providing micro-grants, startup equipment, and vocational certifications to wives of army personnel and civilian women to build independent, resilient family incomes.
Maternal & Child Health
Equipping primary healthcare centers in barracks communities, providing maternal nutrition kits, and sponsoring child health awareness and vaccination outreaches.
Agro-Outreach Initiative
Providing tools, fertilizer, crop seedlings, and modern training to support women farmers, enhancing self-reliance and improving food security across communities.
Distinguished Leadership
Celebrating the visionary women who lead our humanitarian mission with grace, strength, and integrity.
LIEUTENANT GENERAL O.O OLUYEDE (N/9318) NAM CMH GSS psc mni FCM FCMH TSM COM CCA
Chief of Army Staff
Present
Dr. Mrs Saffiya Hassan Shaibu
President, NAOWA
Present
Christopher Gwabin Musa
Defence Minister of Nigeria
December 2025 - Present
Latest News & Updates
Stay informed about our latest summits, vocational center launches, and community welfare programs.
NAOWA Annual General Summit: Charting New Paths
The annual summit centered around designing sustainable welfare frameworks and modernizing vocational support strategies for the next decade. Wives of senior commanders mapped regional commands needs.
Honoring Resilience: Widows of Fallen Heroes
NAOWA celebrated the strength and resilience of barracks families at a special award session. Over 100 families received vocational tools, educational materials, and micro-investment grants.
New Vocational Centre Commissioned in Abuja
The National President commissioned a vocational training suite in Abuja barracks. The center offers certifications in computer engineering, professional sewing, and culinary arts.
Join Us in Making a Difference
Continuous Commitment to Service
Vocational Training Excellence
Compassionate Healthcare Outreach
Empowering the Next Generation
Community Relief & Support
Vocational Training Excellence
Compassionate Healthcare Outreach
Empowering the Next Generation
Community Relief & Support