Amid military and police life's challenges, finding ways to manage stress is crucial. For the Defence and Police Officers’ Wives Association (DEPOWA), dance has become a powerful tool for relaxation and wellness.
On Saturday, 14th June, 2025, the DEPOWA had its monthly aerobics for health titled, “Dance to De-Stress”, in Abuja, designed to promote physical and mental well-being among officers wives. Participants can improve their mood, reduce stress, and boost their overall health through fun and engaging dance routines.
In her remarks, the President, Defence and Police Officers’ Wives Association (DEPOWA), Mrs Oghogho Gwabin Musa, urged wives of military and police personnel to avoid stress, to stay healthy and remain active.
DEPOWA President said the exercise was necessary for military wives because of the responsibility of keeping the home front and others owing to the constant absence of their husbands.
Mrs Musa said the women must continue to undertake any physical activity that would help them to be active and keep them away from stress and other diseases.
“That is why we are dancing to distress. If you cannot run or walk, you can dance to keep active.
“So I want to encourage every one of you to keep this in mind because you can play music at home to keep being active.
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“When you dance, you are actually sweating and having fun, keeping fit, and at the same time burning those unnecessary fats in the body, and keeping healthy and active at the same time.
“Please, let us keep dancing and keep being active. Being active cannot be over-exercised because it will do you and your body a lot of good.
“And remember, when you do this, you are investing into the future. The Lord will keep you strong, healthy, to keep being active,” she said.
Chairperson, Health and Sports Committee of DEPOWA, Consultant and Public Health Physician, Dr Juliet Ango, said that stress was actually the phenomenon that people often underrated or looked down on.
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Ango said that stress had a direct impact on mental and physical health, adding that people could come down with hypertension and so many other issues that had to do with their physical health as a result of stress.
She urged the women to be intentional in the effort to de-stress, by taking time to unwind, engage in exercise or sports.
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"Beyond the physical benefits, this program fosters camaraderie and support among military and police wives. It's a reminder that they're not alone in their journey."
