Empowering Defence Families: DEPOWA Trains DENCOWA Members on Personal Well-Being and Entrepreneurship

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The Defence and Police Officers' Wives Association (DEPOWA) has taken a significant step towards empowering defence families through a training program for members of the Defence Non-Commissioned Officers' Wives Association (DENCOWA). The event, held in Abuja, brought together subject matter experts who shared their knowledge on personal well-being, entrepreneurship, and effective parenting. The training aimed to equip the women with essential skills to manage their families, be resourceful, and take care of themselves. According to DEPOWA President, Mrs. Oghogho Gwabin Musa, the training addressed a critical gap in parenting, entrepreneurial skills, and self-care among women in defence families.

Key Takeaways:

  • The training, organized by DEPOWA, focused on personal well-being, entrepreneurship, and effective parenting for members of the Defence Non-Commissioned Officers' Wives Association (DENCOWA).
  • The event brought together subject matter experts who shared their knowledge with the participants.
  • The training aimed to equip the women with essential skills to manage their families, be resourceful, and take care of themselves.
  • DEPOWA President, Mrs. Oghogho Gwabin Musa, emphasized the importance of self-care, stating that it is the foundation for effective parenting and entrepreneurship.
  • Empowering women at the grassroots level is expected to translate to stronger households and a resilient Armed Forces community.
  • The training also aimed to challenge the stereotype that children of soldiers are stubborn or wayward.
  • Examples of successful barrack children who are doing well in different professions were cited to illustrate the potential of children from defence families.
  • DEPOWA President, Mrs. Oghogho Gwabin Musa, emphasized the importance of education and empowerment for women, stating that if you "educate a woman, you educate a nation".
  • Empowering women in defence families is seen as a key to strengthening the backbone of national security.

Statistics:

  • The training was attended by members of DENCOWA from the Army, Navy, and Air Force.
  • The event was held on Thursday, with no specific date mentioned.
  • DEPOWA has organized this training program to equip DENCOWA members with essential skills for personal well-being and entrepreneurship.
  • According to DEPOWA, this training is part of their efforts to "strengthen the backbone of national security" through empowering women in defence families.
  • The organization believes that empowering women at the grassroots level will lead to stronger households and a more resilient Armed Forces community.

Sources:

  • "Blueprint reports"
  • [Source not provided in the original text]
  • "Speaking at the event, DEPOWA President, Mrs. Oghogho Gwabin Musa"
  • "Earlier in her welcome address, the vice president of Depowa Mrs. Bukola Olatunde"