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Nigerian Army Officers Wives Association
Nigerian Army Officers Wives Association
The Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Association (NAOWA) is a Humanitarian, Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) whose membership is only through a legitimate marriage to a serving commissioned officers’ of the Nigerian Army. NAOWA began in the 1950s as Army Wives Association (AWA) when the British officers’ were in control of the colonial Nigerian Army. Mrs Welby Everald the wife of the then Army Chief of Staff, Gen Welby Everald was the first National President of the Association. She encouraged officers’ wives to donate to orphanages, thus forming the basis for the aim and objectives of the Association. On attainment of Nigeria’s republican status in 1963 the nomenclature was changed to Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Association (NAOWA). Mrs Victoria Aguiyi Ironsi was the first indigenous President of the Association.
NAOWA began in the 1950s as Army Wives Association (AWA) when the British officers were in control of the colonial Nigerian Army. Mrs Welby Everald the wife of the then Army Chief of Staff, Gen Welby Everald was the first National President of the Association.
Mrs Mariya Abiodun Lagbaja is the 23RD President of the Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Association (NAOWA).
Born in the heart of Bauchi State, Mrs. Lagbaja holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Political Science and a Diploma in Mass Communication from the renowned University of Jos.
Mrs. Lagbaja’s journey within NAOWA has been marked by remarkable dedication, selflessness and diligence. As a seasoned NAOWA member, she has held several leadership positions, notable amongst which are Chairperson NAOWA 82 Division Branch and Chairperson NAOWA 1 Division Branch in Enugu and Kaduna States respectively. She also served as NAOWA Zonal Coordinator 9 Brigade, Ikeja, Lagos State, and NAOWA Zonal Coordinator 2 Brigade Uyo, Akwa-Ibom State.
Her history of steadfast leadership showcases her unwavering commitment to the Association and the communities it serves. A passionate humanitarian, Mrs Lagbaja has left an indelible mark on barrack communities over the years through her tireless efforts and initiatives. She spearheaded the modernization of ICT facilities at the NAOWA nursery and primary school in Ikeja Cantonment and oversaw the complete renovation of the school. Similarly, she transformed the NAOWA nursery and primary school in Ibagwa, Uyo, into a welcoming environment for the children and equally built a state-of-the-art ICT center at the NAOWA nursery and primary school in Enugu, a school which also went under a complete renovation.
NAOWA began in the 1950s as Army Wives Association (AWA) when the British officers were in control of the colonial Nigerian Army. Mrs Welby Everald the wife of the then Army Chief of Staff, Gen Welby Everald was the first National President of the Association.
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