POWA empowers widows, supports girls with skills, health outreach
As part of activities to celebrate the 2026 International Women’s Day (IWD), the Police Officers Wives Association (POWA) on Monday gave succour to over 400 junior police families and less
As part of activities to celebrate the 2026 International Women's Day (IWD), the Police Officers Wives Association (POWA) on Monday gave succour to over 400 junior police families and less privileged community members in Abuja.
The empowerment and outreach programme held at the Police Comprehensive Secondary School, Garki, Area 11, Abuja, where widows of fallen police officers, wives of serving personnel and members of neighbouring communities received food items, free medical checks and other reliefs.
Speaking at the event, POWA President, Mrs Olufunmilola Disu, reaffirmee the association’s commitment to empowering police families, widows and young girls through targeted programmes aimed at improving livelihoods and strengthening community support.
The initiative benefited a wide range of participants, including wives of rank-and-file police personnel, and nearly 200 residents from surrounding communities.
According to Mrs. Disu, the association will continue to prioritise programmes that provide practical support to women and children within the police community through skills acquisition, educational assistance and outreach.
She explained that POWA’s skills acquisition initiatives were designed to equip women with vocational and entrepreneurial abilities that enable them to build sustainable sources of income and support their families.
“These programmes are not just about learning a trade; they are about restoring confidence, dignity and independence, especially for widows and women who must take on greater responsibilities within their families,” she said.
Mrs. Disu also highlighted POWA’s commitment to supporting the education of girls, noting that access to quality education remains one of the most effective tools for breaking cycles of poverty and inequality.
Through scholarships, learning materials and other forms of assistance, she said the association was working to ensure that girls within the police community are able to pursue their academic aspirations without unnecessary barriers.
“Education is one of the most powerful investments any society can make. When we support a girl’s education, we strengthen the future of families, communities and the nation,” she added.
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The programme further engaged young girls, particularly those aged 17 and above from the Police Comprehensive Secondary School, in sessions designed to build confidence, encourage personal development and inspire them to pursue their ambitions.
Mrs. Disu noted that POWA would continue to expand welfare and community-based initiatives to support vulnerable families and strengthen solidarity within the police community.
“Our goal is to build a community where no woman feels forgotten and no girl is denied the opportunity to fulfil her potential,” she said, adding that sustained empowerment programmes and strategic partnerships would help uplift families and contribute to national development.
POWA's Lagos chapter also held an empowerment for 100 widows and wives of junior officers of the Lagos Police Command, urging members to continue to provide home support for their spouses.
The chairperson, Mrs. Risqat Oluwatoyin Jimoh thanked all police officers in the command for their relentless commitments to ensuring a safer Lagos, praying that God will continue to strengthen them.
