About Us
Welcome to NAOWA
About NAOWA
A gender-focused nonprofit NGO
— ABOUT US
The Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Association (NAOWA)
is a non-governmental, non-profit organization comprised of women married to commissioned officers of the Nigerian Army. Established as a Company Limited by Guarantee under the Companies and Allied Matters Act of 1990, NAOWA was officially registered on January 23, 2003 (Registration Number 471373).
A deep commitment to the public interest.
For over 6 decades, the Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Association (NAOWA) has consistent,y been in service to humanity, transforming lives and building stronger, more resilient communities across Nigeria. Although formally incorporated in 2003, NAOWA’s heartbeat began long before then — born out of the selflessness and community spirit of Army officers’ wives, who recognised that service to the nation is not limited to the battlefield. They dedicated themselves to standing beside their husbands in service, while extending compassion, care, and tangible support to those in need.
Impact at a Glance — January to July 2025
10,000+ lives transformed through direct humanitarian interventions in the first half of the year alone.
3,500+ widows of fallen heroes supported with food assistance, psychosocial counselling, and sustainable livelihood training.
2,000+ children reached with educational supplies, scholarships, and relief aid.
300+ youths empowered through the N-YEP programme.
Nationwide breast & cervical cancer campaigns — awareness and free screenings conducted nationwide.
No fewer than 5 Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps assisted with food, clothing, medical care, and dignity-restoring support.
Our programmes are community-driven, needs-based, and impact-measured — ensuring every contribution delivers tangible, lasting change.
Why NAOWA?
NAOWA operates at a unique intersection — bridging Nigeria’s military and civilian communities. With a trusted presence in every Army formation nationwide, we are able to reach remote and underserved populations often beyond the reach of other organisations.
We focus on:
Empowerment – equipping women and youth with sustainable livelihoods.
Health – championing preventive healthcare and delivering free medical services.
Education – ensuring no child is left behind due to poverty or displacement.
Relief – providing rapid humanitarian assistance in times of crisis. Our Call to Partnership We believe lasting change is built together.
With your support — whether as an individual, corporate body, or philanthropic foundation — we can:
Expand our humanitarian and medical outreaches to 50,000+ beneficiaries annually.
Provide scholarships and digital learning access for children in rural and conflict-affected areas.
Establish more women’s empowerment hubs to break cycles of poverty.
Every donation is tracked, every project is reported, and every partner sees their impact.
Join Us in Writing the Next Chapter.
With your partnership,
NAOWA can reach millions more — bringing hope to widows, a future to orphans, dignity to the displaced, and opportunity to the youth.
Contact Us: info@naowa.ng | Website: naowa.ng Follow Our Impact: @HQNAOWA on Facebook & Instagram
