The President of the Nigerian Army Officers’ Partners Association a(NAOWA), Dr. Safiyya Hassan Shaibu, has actually inaugurated newly completed academic and welfare tasks at Bola Ahmed Tinubu Barracks and Mogadishu Cantonment in Abuja, reaffirming the association’s dedication to improving the welfare of Nigerian Army households.
The projects, inaugurated on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, include a crèche, nursery school, market stalls, perimeter fence, kids’s play ground and remodelled washroom centers.
Speaking during the inauguration, Dr. Shaibu explained the tasks as tactical financial investments focused on enhancing the welfare, education and well-being of military households. She said the initiatives reflect NAOWA’s vision of constructing a united and innovative organisation that empowers military households through self-reliance and sustainable livelihoods.
According to her, the freshly built crèche and nursery school will offer a safe and favorable environment for the care and early education of children, keeping in mind that quality education starts with a strong foundation in the formative years.
She added that the market stalls would promote entrepreneurship within the barracks neighborhood, while the remodelled restrooms, boundary fence and playground would improve sanitation, security and leisure chances for personnel and pupils of Army Day Secondary School.
Dr. Shaibu commended the Planner of the NAOWA Army Headquarters Garrison Chapter, Mrs. Dorathy Maxwell Dangana, and members of the chapter for effectively executing the projects. She likewise revealed gratitude to the Chief of Army Personnel, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, for his continued support for the welfare of Nigerian Army personnel and their families, in addition to the Leader, Army Head Office Garrison, Major General Maxwell Dangana, for supporting the chapter’s initiatives.
She prompted recipients to make sure correct maintenance of the facilities and motivated other NAOWA chapters across the nation to embark on similar people-centred jobs for military families and host communities.
In her welcome address, Mrs. Dangana explained the commissioning as a major turning point in the association’s efforts to improve the well-being of Nigerian Army families. She divulged that the recently constructed school, developed to accommodate about 70 students, includes a crèche, playgroup, pre-nursery and nursery sections, an ill bay, store, proposed inverter room and a completely equipped children’s playground.
She stated the extra tasks at Army Day Secondary School, Mogadishu Cantonment, would boost security, sanitation, entrepreneurship and the general learning environment. She thanked the Chief of Army Staff for his support to NAOWA and praised the leadership of the association’s president. She also acknowledged the contributions of the Commander, Army Head office Fort, past organizers of the chapter, the executive committee, professionals and other stakeholders.
Offering a summary of the jobs, the Project Supervisor, Mr. Ayodele Salako, stated building commenced on February 20, 2026, and was completed on schedule and within spending plan. He noted that the facility consists of 4 classrooms, a crèche, playgroup, preschool and nursery sections, an ill bay and an interactive outdoor play area, adding that all facilities had been tested and fulfilled the required security and academic requirements.
In her vote of thanks, the Deputy Coordinator of the NAOWA Army Head Office Garrison Chapter, Mrs. Adama Gambo, commended the NAOWA President for her management and dedication to promoting education, women empowerment and community advancement amongst military families.
The event included the unveiling of the projects, a tour of the facilities, ribbon-cutting event, presentation of keepsakes and group photos.