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… commends CAS for its magnanimity
The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Aneke has been commended for returning the management of Nigerian Air Force Officers’ Wives Association (NAFOWA) schools to the association.
The President, NAFOWA, Mrs Ngozi made the remarks during her maiden tour of NAFOWA establishments and courtesy visit to the Air Officer Commanding (AOC), Logistics Command, Air Vice Marshal Abubakar Suleh in Lagos on Wednesday.
She thanked Air Marshal Sunday Aneke for his magnanimity and paying high premium on education.
Mrs Aneke explained that as part of the association’s commitment to building stronger families and securing better future for their children, education remains one of the key priorities.
“I want to sincerely appreciate my husband, the CAS, for his magnanimous gesture of returning back our schools. We have commenced targeted reforms across NAFOWA schools, beginning with professional audits and assessment of all the staff within our facilities.
“These efforts are focused on improving and balancing curriculum and upgrading infrastructure, aimed at creating a safe, conducive, and high-quality learning environment for our children,” Aneke stated.
The president said that the confidence reposed in NAFOWA was a huge honour and responsibility because the schools were previously surrendered to the Nigerian Air Force.
“In this regard, we recently inaugurated the education committee, tasked with going around the country to inspect our infrastructures.
“They are going to come up with a report that suggests sacking workers or hiring more hands to work in our schools.
“It is not just about returning the schools to us but calls on all hands to be on deck because it’s a very huge responsibility,” she said.
The NAFOWA President reiterated that her office operated an open-door policy, therefore, she welcomed ideas and suggestions aimed at moving their schools forward.
“If you have any knowledge or background in education or if you think you are competent enough to work in our schools, we are open to your contributions. Our plan is to ensure that there is a lot of sanity in our schools,” the President said.
She added that NAFOWA would continue to collaborate with relevant government institutions to enhance vocational training centres, ensuring that beneficiaries acquire relevant skills that could translate into sustainable livelihoods.
“Through this initiative, we will continue to empower women and youth to become productive contributors to the families and to our society at large,” Mrs Aneke said.
The President urged wives of officers and men of the Nigerian Air Force, to continue to remain pillars of support in the home front.
“Our role in maintaining peaceful, stable, and prosperous homes cannot be overemphasised.
“By upholding our values as NAFOWA, remaining true to our communities, and supporting one another, we contribute significantly to the overall success of our spouses in the service to this nation,” Aneke said.
