The Nigerian Army Officers Wives Association, NAOWA, 81
Division, on Friday, said they want to feel the physical appearance of their
husbands. The Army officers wives appealed to the Brigade Commander to
consider redeploying their husbands who have been away in the battle with
Islamic sect, Boko Haram, for the past two years.
The women spoke during NAOWA executives visit in
commemoration of this year’s Nigerian Army’s Day to 35 Artillery Brigade,
Alamala Barracks, Abeokuta, pointing out that the duration of absence has
become tiring as families keep longing for them.
The wives said, “It is not as if we don’t call them or they
don’t call us but we want to see them physically. We miss them especially in
this rainy season.”
They also pleaded with the president to see to the
unavailability of drugs at their local hospitals, stating that the NHIS arm has
not been receiving necessary fund.
The president of NAOWA, Mrs Emohbon Malia Edet disclosed
that the charitable items and services provided for the celebration of the Army
Day was in remembrance of fallen officers and their role in the defence of the
country.
She urged them not to lag in their supportive role to their
families, adding that upkeep fees should not be diverted in pursuit of
frivolous things like Aso-Ebi. She said, “We are remembering the sacrifices of your
husbands who have fought to keep Nigeria one and are still fighting. “Some of them have died in the process and many are in the
north. As part of the celebration, we have come here to see you and encourage
you not to stay idle.
“You should use this place as an opportunity to acquire new
entrepreneurial skills like fish farming, poultry and other agricultural
activities.
“Please engage in them so that you can be financially
independent and support your husbands and make them happy where ever they are.
Please don’t join the clubs of Aso-Ebi and leave your children wandering.”
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