The Civil Defence Officers’ Wives Association (CDOWA) has marked Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary with acts of compassion and service, empowering widows of fallen heroes and extending support to families in Sauka community, Abuja.

Led by the National President of CDOWA, Hajia Aisha Abubakar Audi, the outreach reflected the association’s commitment to honouring sacrifice through service and bringing hope to vulnerable families.

In her address, Hajia Aisha Abubakar Audi highlighted the remarkable growth of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and paid tribute to the sacrifices of fallen heroes:

“The Civil Defence of over two decades ago is not the Civil Defence of today. This transformation is a testament to growth, innovation, resilience, and above all, the sacrifices of our fallen heroes, whose impact can never be overlooked.”

Deputy Commandant of Corps (DCC) Ogechi Chinoye, in her welcome remarks, described CDOWA as a family built on empathy and service. She noted that the President’s humanitarian gesture transcends religion and ethnicity, reinforcing unity and shared humanity.

The programme included the distribution of food items to widows and families in Sauka community, followed by a visit to the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital (UATH), Gwagwalada, where patients and caregivers received cash donations.

According to CDOWA, such gestures align with the welfare vision of the Commandant General of the NSCDC and the Corps’ enduring mandate to defend the defenceless—ensuring that no sacrifice is forgotten and no family is left behind.