The Police Officers’ Wives Association (POWA), Lagos State Command empowered 100 widows of deceased police officers with cash gifts and food items as part of activities marking the 2026 International Widows’ Day.
The humanitarian outreach, held on Monday at the POWA Secretariat in GRA, Ikeja, was with the theme: Justice, Dignity and Economic Power for Police Widows.
It was organised in line with the directive of the National President of POWA, Mrs Mutiat Disu, to promote compassion, inclusion and social welfare among vulnerable members of the police community.
Speaking during the POWA Widows Support Programme, the Chairperson of POWA, Lagos State Command, Mrs Adekemi Tijani, reaffirmed the association’s commitment to improving the welfare of widows of fallen police officers through sustained support, empowerment and compassion.
Tijani described the widows as resilient women who had made enormous sacrifices alongside their late spouses in service to the nation, stressing that they deserved continued care, dignity and encouragement.
According to her, the programme was organised to honour their resilience, reassure them that they are not forgotten and provide practical support to help them rebuild their lives.
She urged the beneficiaries to remain hopeful despite the challenges they face, assuring them that POWA would continue to stand by them and create opportunities that would improve their wellbeing.
The chairperson encouraged the widows to remain united, embrace empowerment initiatives and continue striving for a better future for themselves and their families.
She said the association would continue to initiate programmes aimed at uplifting vulnerable families within the police community, particularly widows and their children.
Tijani also appealed to corporate organisations, development partners and well-meaning Nigerians to support initiatives that improve the welfare of families of police officers who paid the ultimate price in service to the nation.
The chairperson expressed appreciation to the Inspector-General of Police, Mr Olatunji Disu, the leadership of the Nigeria Police Force and other partners for their continued support of POWA’s humanitarian programmes.
Tijani encouraged the widows to remain courageous and optimistic, assuring them that the association would continue to walk the journey with them while remaining committed to their welfare and empowerment.
Responding on behalf of the beneficiaries, the Secretary of Late Police Officer Wives Association Mrs Modupe Adebayo
expressed appreciation to POWA for the gesture, descriTrtebing the support as timely and reassuring amid prevailing economic challenges.
She said the intervention would go a long way in alleviating their hardships and urged the association to sustain the initiative.
In addition to the empowerment, the programme featured a health talk and free medical screening, with beneficiaries receiving health education and basic medical checks, including blood pressure and blood sugar tests.
