The President, Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Association (NAOWA), Mrs Mariya Lagbaja, has pledged to support the wives of soldiers to develop their skills and capacity to be self-reliant.
Lagbaja made the pledge at the Mind-set Reorientation Seminar, organised for members of the Nigerian Army Soldiers’ Wives Association (NASWA) by the NAOWA on Wednesday in Abuja.
She said the mind-set programme was designed to impact the lives of the women through skills acquisition with a view to bring out the best in them.
According to her, it makes them to discover who they are, and their skills, because so many of them are educated and talented with skills.
“This is something that will develop their skills and they will be able to make good out of themselves, be productive and be able to sustain them and their families.
“ So, this programme is actually something that is not just for NAOWA it’s also for NASWA to make sure that they are not left behind,’’ she said.
The NAOWA president expressed delight with the level of exposure and skills of the soldiers’ wives, adding that she was not disappointed with the women.
According to her, some of them have skills that if they can get people to support their businesses, they can go far in life.
The facilitator of the seminar, Mrs Celina Onogwu, said that some of the concerns raised by the women, especially about financing was understandable, emphasising that transformation began with the mind.
Onogwu said that the programme was aimed at providing valuable insights that would pave the way for positive changes in their lives and the society at large.
According to her, by focusing on how the mind works and how it can be renewed, we create the foundation for addressing and overcoming challenges effectively.
She expressed confidence that the session would help them understand the dynamics of their mind set and initiate a journey of mental transformation.
“When your mind is renewed, it becomes much easier to foster positive growth and achieve meaningful results,’’ she said.
By Sumaila Ogbaje, NEWS AGENCY OF NIGERIA