NAFOWA Committed to Members’ Wellness — Official
The Nigerian Air Force Officers Wives Association (NAFOWA) restated its commitment to creating awareness on sustaining healthy mental and physical fitness for impactful activities in homes and the barracks.
NAFOWA’s Deputy Chairperson Gloria Uwakara made the observation in Lagos on Saturday during the association’s health walk and mental awareness campaign.
She note that the purpose of the awareness campaign was to ensure that NAF personnel and their families remain healthy.
The theme of the awareness is: “Step by Step; Embracing Mental Wellness through Movement in the Barracks”.
Uwakara, represented by the NAFOWA Chairperson, Lagos Chapter, Mrs Aisha Abdullahi, said that the event was part of activities lined-up for the celebration of the 60th anniversary of NAF.
She said that the three-kilometre health walk would further drive home the point and make the home front and barracks a formidable space for positive growth.
“As we celebrate NAF at 60, we are proud to embrace the theme – Step by Step; Embracing Mental Wellness through Movement.
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“As we gather here today, we are not only promoting physical well-being but also acknowledging the importance of mental health.
“This theme resonates deeply with our values of supporting and empowering one another,” she said.
She said that taking small steps towards mental wellnesa would help to create a significant impact on their overall health and happiness.
“Today, we come together to raise awareness about mental health, reduce stigmatisation and encourage open conversations to help one another.
“Mental wellness is just as important as physical health, and we are therefore committed to supporting one another on this journey,” she said.
Uwakara encouraged members to continue to support one another and take appropriate “step by step” measures, towards their mental well-being.
She thanked the Coordinator, NAF Residency Training Programme, Squadron Leader Rilwan Salami, for the insightful lecture he delivered on the benefits of mental health awareness to members and their families.
Uwakara appreciated the National President of NAFOWA, Mrs Rakiya Abubakar, for all the support and guidance she gave to the Lagos State chapter.
Sources report that more than 50 women, including members of the Airmen Wives Association, participated in the event.
