NAF
NAFOWA Empowers
NAF
NAFOWA Empowers Women, Youths in Bauchi
In furtherance of efforts at continually providing service to
Humanity, the Nigerian Air Force Officers’ Wives Association
(NAFOWA) has graduated another batch of women and youths from its
Skills Acquisition and Vocational Training Programme in Azare,
Bauchi State. The 8th edition of the Programme, which ended
yesterday, 16 October 2018, witnessed the graduation of 151
participants. The training provided participants with needed
knowledge and skills in areas such as computer studies, catering
and confectioneries, hairdressing, tailoring, interior decoration,
aluminium door and window fabrication as well as make up artistry.
Others were trained in beads and accessories design, soap and
cosmetics production as well as shoe and bag making. The Skills
Acquisition and Vocational Training Programme is in line with the
Association’s resolve to contribute its quota to the efforts of the
Federal Government aimed at curbing unemployment among Nigerian
youths.
While speaking during the ceremony, the NAFOWA National
President, Hajiya Hafsat Sadique Abubakar, appreciated the Emir of
Katagum and the entire people of Azare for their acceptance and
participation in the skills acquisition programme. She reiterated
the commitment of the Association towards doing its best in
contributing to the socio-economic wellbeing of women and children
in the society. She noted that the graduation ceremony of the 8th
edition of the Skills Acquisition and Vocational Training Programme
would not have been possible without the unprecedented support and
encouragement the Association has been receiving from the current
NAF leadership. The Association, she said, has trained and
empowered 2,000 participants across the country from May 2016 till
date. Hajiya Abubakar congratulated the graduating students for
successfully completing the training and urged them to make good
use of the skills acquired to improve their productiveness and
general wellbeing.
The Special Guest of Honour, the Chief of the Air Staff, Air
Marshal Sadique Abubakar, who was represented by the Chief of
Staff, Special Operations Command, Air Vice Marshal Musa Tanko,
appreciated the humanitarian contributions of NAFOWA, especially to
the less privileged in the society. He said he was particularly
delighted that Azare, which falls within the Special Operations
Command’s Area of Responsibility (AOR), was chosen as venue for the
8th edition of the skills acquisition programme. He assured the
Association of NAF’s continued support of its various programmes.
Highlights of the event included the inspection of exhibition
stands where products of the graduating students were displayed as
well as the presentation of certificates and starter packs to the
graduating students by the NAFOWA National President.
IBIKUNLE DARAMOLA
Air Commodore
Director of Public Relations and Information
Nigerian Air Force