The President of the Police Officers’ Wives Association, POWA, Mrs. Olufunmilola Disu, has launched the Lagos phase of the POWA CARES Initiative where she announced healthcare, financial, and educational support for over 1,000 police families as part of efforts to strengthen welfare within the Nigeria Police Force.
Mrs. Disu while speaking during the Lagos phase of the POWA CARES Initiative, stated that the programme would provide free eye screenings, treatment, dental care, and medical consultations, alongside financial grants to 200 families, nursing scholarships, and distribution of mobility support through Cowry cards.
The initiative follows an earlier phase in Abuja, where over 1,000 beneficiaries received medical support, a development she described as both impactful and instructive for expanding intervention nationwide.
According to her, the programme is designed to address the often-overlooked link between national security and family welfare, noting that officers perform more effectively when their families are adequately supported.
“Today is not merely about an event. It is about a vision,” she said, stressing that the strength of any police force is anchored on the well-being of its families.
Mrs. Disu added that beyond healthcare and financial assistance, the Lagos intervention would include sensitisation programmes targeting youths on issues such as drug abuse, cultism, and reproductive health, aimed at safeguarding the next generation.
She also disclosed that selected families would participate in engagement sessions with top government and police leadership, including the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, and the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
The POWA President emphasised that the CARES initiative represents a shift from ad-hoc welfare efforts to a structured and scalable framework supported by partnerships with government agencies, healthcare providers, and social organisations.
She commended stakeholders, including the Lagos State Government and medical professionals, for their contributions to the programme’s rollout.
Mrs. Disu urged beneficiaries to take full advantage of the initiative, describing it as a deliberate investment in the health, stability, and future of police families.
She expressed confidence that sustained support for families would strengthen policing outcomes and national development.
