12/07/2026
NDAOWA PARTICIPATES IN DICONOWA WOMEN'S HEALTH SEMINAR 2026
The Nigerian Defence Academy Officers' Wives Association (NDAOWA) participated in the DICONOWA Women's Health Seminar 2026, organised by the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria Officers' Wives Association (DICONOWA) on Friday, 10th July 2026, at the 50 Bedroom Hostel Hall, Kakuri, Kaduna. The seminar was themed "Prioritizing Women's Health: Building Resilient Families and Thriving Communities."
The Coordinator of NDAOWA, Mrs. Oritseseyisan Adeola Olatoye, was ably represented by Mrs. Halima Julius, who attended alongside members of the Association.
Also in attendance were the President of DEPOWA, Mrs. Mernan Femi Oluyede, represented by Mrs. Patricia Obot; the Director General of DICON and Special Guest of Honour, Major General B. I. Alaya, represented by Brigadier General B. J. Shobo; the Coordinator of AFCSCOWA, Mrs. Ekene Shogbanmu, represented by Mrs. Elizabeth Agada; the Coordinator of DICONOWA, Mrs. Hadiza Alaya; and the adorable wives of 43RC.
The programme featured registration, welcome remarks, the address of the Special Guest of Honour, and a health seminar delivered by Dr. Halima Waziri. In her presentation, she highlighted the importance of adopting healthy lifestyles, embracing preventive healthcare, undergoing regular medical check-ups, and prioritising women's physical, mental, and emotional well-being as essential pillars for building resilient families and thriving communities, particularly among military families.
The event also featured a wellness break with music, comedy, and cultural dance performances, an interactive question-and-answer session, lunch, the presentation of appreciation tokens and souvenirs, a vote of thanks, and group photographs.