The Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Association (NAOWA) on Saturday inaugurated its maiden quarterly sports event, aimed at promoting physical fitness, unity, and overall wellbeing among members and the military community.

The event, held at the Guards Brigade Indoor Sports Auditorium, Aguiyi Ironsi Cantonment in Abuja, was themed “Healthy Women, Healthy Homes.”

Speaking at the launch, NAOWA President, Dr Safiyyah Hassan Shaibu, said the initiative was designed to emphasise the critical role of women’s health in building stable homes and stronger communities.

According to her, the programme aligns with the association’s vision of empowering women to lead healthier and more balanced lives.

“Today’s event goes beyond sports. It reflects our commitment to nurturing healthy women who in turn build healthy homes and stronger communities,” she said.

She expressed optimism that the quarterly sports event would be sustained as a platform for wellness, relaxation, and unity among members.

The well-attended event featured a variety of indoor activities, including aerobics, games, and friendly competitions, with participants drawn from different formations. Attendees described the initiative as timely and impactful, noting its role in fostering teamwork and social bonding.

Dignitaries present at the event included the President of the Defence and Police Officers’ Wives Association (DEPOWA), Mrs Mernan Femi Oluyede, who was represented by Mrs Matina Kachim; President of the Nigerian Navy Officers’ Wives Association (NOWA), Mrs Aisha Idi-Abass, represented by Mrs Esther Zakaria; and President of the Nigerian Air Force Officers’ Wives Association (NAFOWA), Mrs Ngozi Aneke, represented by Mrs Naomi Yurkusi.

Also in attendance were the President of the Police Officers’ Wives Association (POWA), Mrs Olufunmilola Mutiat Disu, represented by Mrs Ada Ene Alonyenu, as well as wives of senior military officers, coordinators, chairpersons, and representatives of various service formations and associations.