Nigerian Army Empowers 103 Wives Of Personnel

The 176 Guards Battalion under the Guards Brigade has trained and provided starter kits for 103 wives of personnel in Abuja.

The four-day Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Programme, organised by the commanding officer of the 176 Guards Battalion, Nigerian Army, Lt. Col. Oladimeji Ajongbo, specifically targeted spouses of personnel at General O.A. Azazi Barracks, Gwagwalada.

The skill acquisition programme, themed “Entrepreneurship Wisdom to Maximise Skills and Opportunities,” aimed to equip participants with sustainable, income-generating skills.
The training included lectures, practical demonstrations, and hands-on sessions covering entrepreneurship, personal development, branding, and small-scale business management.

“A total of 103 women were trained in paint, yoghurt, granola, parfait, and scented-candle production. The highlight of the programme was the unveiling of the produced items, branded “Hawk Yoghurt” and “Hawk Paints.”

Starter kits and certificates were presented to participants on completion. Five participants were also presented with CAC business registration certificates by Mrs Opeyemi Ajongbo to ensure the smooth take-off of their businesses.

The programme concluded with practical sessions on screeding and painting, followed by a community project in which two buildings within the barracks were painted using Hawk Paints. This demonstrated the practical application of the acquired skills.

The initiative illustrates a commitment to empowering military families, fostering self-reliance, financial stability, and contributing to community development.