Abuja: The Nigerian Air Force Officers’ Wives Association (NAFOWA) has called for stronger international partnerships to expand its humanitarian interventions, especially in support of widows, vulnerable families, and children with special needs. The National President of NAFOWA, Mrs. Enderline Aneke, made this appeal during a courtesy visit from leaders of the Global Women Council for Political and Parliamentary Leaders (GWC-PPL) in Abuja.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, Aneke emphasized the association’s dedication to service, compassion, and national development, with programmes designed to address critical social needs across communities. She highlighted NAFOWA’s flagship projects, including medical outreaches, empowerment schemes for women, support for families of serving and retired personnel, and relief efforts for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs). Aneke also mentioned the association’s Special Needs School along Bill Clinton Drive as one of its proudest achievements, noting the high demand for inclusive education for children living with disabilities, which exceeds the school’s current capacity.
The NAFOWA President announced plans to introduce a Micro-Grant Start-up Scheme aimed at economically empowering widows of fallen military personnel. She noted that many widows face significant challenges after the loss of their spouses, and this initiative would help them build sustainable livelihoods. Aneke expressed optimism that partnerships with global organizations would amplify NAFOWA’s impact through grants, materials, technical input, and programme sponsorship.
Aneke thanked the visiting delegation and expressed hope for a fruitful collaboration that would uplift more vulnerable Nigerians. Earlier, the International President of GWC-PPL, Sen. Uche Ekwunife, commended NAFOWA for its humanitarian activities and the sacrifices of the armed forces in protecting Nigeria. Prof. Bethany Hall-Long, the 26th Lieutenant Governor of Delaware, United States, was also part of the entourage. Hall-Long remarked that her visit to NAFOWA was inspired by the association’s developmental projects in health and empowerment for the spouses of both fallen heroes and those still serving. She observed critical sectors she would be willing to collaborate with NAFOWA on.