Mrs. Aisha Idi Abbas
Mrs. Aisha Idi Abbas was inducted as the 23rd NOWA National President on 3rd of November, 2025. Her vision for the future shines brightly, guiding the entire NOWA community toward greater heights where every member has the opportunity to thrive.
Under her leadership, the community stands stronger together, united in shared pursuit of excellence. The new era brings hope of greater achievements for NOWA members and the nation as a whole.
Her antecedents speak volumes of her capacity to lead with compassion, wisdom, and unwavering commitment to service. Her passion is with empowering women, fostering unity, and championing impactful community projects, she embodies the true spirit of purposeful leadership. Her dedication to education, welfare, and sustainable development continues to inspire confidence that under her stewardship, NOWA will not only build on its proud legacy but also chart new courses of progress and empowerment.
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60
Years of Impact
NOWA has made a lasting impact by empowering communities, aleviating suffering, and promoting national development through compassionate service and strategic initiatives.
Naval Officers' Wives Association (NOWA) came into being on 30 November 1965 under the leadership of Mrs Anne Wey, wife of the first indigenous Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Joseph Edet Akinwale Wey of blessed memory.
It started as a small Tea Group for light-hearted discussion by wives of naval officers to kill boredom because of the regular absence of their husbands to sea and also as a forum of rendering assistance to wives of naval ratings in and out of the barracks. It was and still is a forum where social problems relating to the less privileged in the society are discussed and where contributions are made to assist the needy.
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