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By Philip Nwosu
The Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Association (NAOWA), 9 Brigade Zone, in collaboration with the Breast Cancer Association of Nigeria (BRECAN), Lagos Chapter, has held a breast cancer awareness walk and sensitisation lecture aimed at promoting early detection and routine breast examinations among women.
The event, held on Saturday, November 8, 2025, began with an awareness walk through Onigbongbo Community and around the T.A. Lagbaja Cantonment, Ikeja. Participants later converged at the Command Day Secondary School (CDSS) Hall for a lecture on breast self-examination and early warning signs of breast cancer delivered by the Operations Officer of BRECAN Lagos Chapter, Mr Promise Ihezie.
Ihezie educated the women on practical steps for self-examination and highlighted symptoms that require prompt medical attention, emphasising the importance of early diagnosis in reducing mortality.
In her remarks, the Chairperson of BRECAN Lagos Chapter, Mrs Chinenye Arih, shared her personal experience as a breast cancer survivor, attributing her recovery to early detection. She advised participants to seek regular medical check-ups and thanked the immediate past Coordinator of NAOWA 9 Brigade Zone, Mrs Olubukola Olayinka Oyekola, for sponsoring and planning the event.
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Arih also appreciated the Commander, 9 Brigade Nigerian Army, Brigadier General Ayokunle Owolabi, for providing logistical support and releasing personnel to assist in coordinating the programme.
Representing the Brigade Commander, the Chief of Staff, Headquarters 9 Brigade, Colonel I.B. Sheriff, reaffirmed the Army’s commitment to sustaining its partnership with BRECAN. He encouraged women to take advantage of the free medical screening offered during the event and to ask health professionals any relevant questions that could benefit their well-being.
The programme featured a choreography performance by students of CDSS Ikeja and the presentation of cash gifts to breast cancer survivors.
