The Defence and Police Officers’ Wives Association (DEPOWA) has graduated 102 barrack trainnees from the DEPOWA Skills Acquisition Centre( DSAC) as part of its empowerment programmes for the vulnerable in the society.
The event took place on 13 March 2024 at the General Gabriel Abayomi Olonisakin multi-purpose hall DEPOWA school The trainees were nominated by the various associations under DEPOWA and were taught on various aspects of skills such as catering services, fashion designing, hair making/gele tying, bag making, computer appreciation, barbing and household items production.
The President of DEPOWA, Mrs Oghogho Musa, in her remarks stated that the graduation was an affirmation of DEPOWA’s well-known passion and commitment towards empowering the women, youths and vulnerable members of the barracks and beyond.
Mrs Musa said it was in line with her vision of “Seeing Women and Girls Become Productive and Contributors to Family and Society Driven by Deep Sense of Values and Hard-working Spirit”.
The DEPOWA President expressed confidence that the graduating trainees had all acquired requisite skills in their chosen areas of endeavor that would guarantee them self-sustenance, assist their families in the nearest future and ultimately become useful members of the society.
She thanked the Service Chiefs and all the senior officers who contributed to the success of the skills acquisition trainings and all other DEPOWA endeavors.
She urged the trainees to make sure that they fully utilise every opportunity that comes their way as well as being bold, brave, disciplined and continue to improve upon the crafts they had learnt from the centre.
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, who was the Special Guest of Honour said the graduation marked a significant milestone in the lives of the beneficiaries, saying they stand on the threshold of a new chapter filled with opportunities and possibilities.
He commended graduating trainees for their hard work, dedication and perseverance, adding that the graduation was a testament to their commitment to personal and professional growth. General Musa commended the president of DEPOWA and wives of service chiefs and the Inspector General of Police for their determination to assist the wives of fallen heroes and the vulnerable in the barrack community and beyond.
The CDS enjoined the trainees to embrace the journey ahead with courage, passion and resilience
According to him, the road to success may be fraught with challenges and obstacles, but is your unwavering determination and willingness to adapt that will ultimately lead you to greatness.
The First President of DEPOWA, Mrs Esther Bali, expressed delight with the progress so far made by the successive leadership of DEPOWA and their commitment to its vision.
Bali congratulated the trainees for successfully passing through the training and urged them to utilize the knowledge acquired for the betterment of the future. Highlights of the event was the presentation of starter packs to beneficiaries, tour of DSAC items and group photographs.
