By Linus Aleke
The Nigerian Army on Wednesday lauded the Defence and Police Officers’ Wives Association (DEPOWA), tackling Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders (PTSD), supports widows of fallen heroes, the less privileged, and other vulnerable members of the Barracks community.
The Service said that these efforts are all geared towards ameliorating the challenges of healthy living and living standards of the less privileged and military personnel.
The COAS gave the commendation when the President of DEPOWA, Barrister Mrs. Vicky Irabor led other members of the Association on a courtesy visit to the COAS, at the Army Headquarters, Abuja.
Director Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu in a statement said that the COAS noted that these humanitarian projects will directly benefit military families and the general public.
He also assured the DEPOWA of the Nigerian Army’s continuous support in the execution of its humanitarian projects and programmes.
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Speaking during the visit, the DEPOWA President, Mrs. Vicky Irabor said that DEPOWA had evolved to become an organization focused on providing support to personnel’s wives and their families towards achieving a healthy military community.
She averred that DEPOWA was established as an umbrella body to unify wives of serving officers of the Armed Forces and the Police, with the mandate to ensure wives are equipped to effectively manage the home front, amidst professional hazards and challenges faced by their spouses in the cause of duty.
Mrs. Irabor commended the COAS for the PTSD sensitization workshop organized by the NA.
She advocated for a re-integration structure for personnel in order to ensure they have sound health and emotional wellness.
