The National President of Police Officers’ Wives Association(POWA),Dr.Mrs Elizabeth Egbetokun on Friday 27th September,2024 commissioned twelve rooms office complex at Rivers State POWA secretariat located at Old GRA,PortHarcourt.
Dr.Elizabeth who is also the wife of Nigeria Inspector General of Police,IGP Kayode Egbetokun empowered Police officers wives and widows of late Police officers with several equipment to start up business.
Mrs Egbetokun in her speech said she is aware of the responsibilities and challenges Police officers face daily.
She said “Today marks pivotal moment in our journey by the establishment of the complex. One of our mission is to advocate for police famiies, and ensure that they receive support for their sacrifices”.
She stated that the complex will foster unity and generate revenue for the organization.The POWA National President while giving out gifts such as sewing machines,gas cooker with oven,hair dressing equipment to some widows of late Police officers and wives of Police officers, to enable them start up business after training them on various skills, stated that the idea is to make the women financially independent.
Mrs Egbetokun also gave out bags of rice,cartoons of indomie and other food stuff to empower some of the women to start up food stuff business.
The POWA National President noted that under her leadership the organization will continue to prioritize the welfare of its members and that of the wives of fallen Police officers.
In her speech,the wife of Rivers State Governor, Valerie Fubara who was represented by Roseline Uranta,Commissioner for Women Affairs in Rivers State, said the state Government is committed to enhancing the welfare of women under the leadership of Governor,Siminalayi Fubara .
She said the Ministry of women affairs will continue to suport policies and projects that will better the lives of women in the state.
Commissioner of Police in Rivers State,CP Olatunji Disu,thanked the wife of IGP for joining POWA Rivers State branch for the commissioning .
“It is testament to our resolve to enhance the safety and security of Rivers state. I also thank the Governor for his support .The facility serves as beacon of hope to our community” CP Disu said.
In hsr welcome address, the Chairperson of POWA, Rivers State, Olufunmilola Disu thanked God for making the day a reality.
She said “When I assumed office in November 18,2024 I and my team recognised the need for a significant project at POWA secretariat.We quickly initiated work and on April 18,2024, we held the ground breaking ceremony of this complex and the POWA plaza at Igwuruta.
“Despite the challenging economic landscape,we remained committed to improving the welfare of our members,knowing that this project would significantly enhance financial stability of the association.
“I stand before you celebrating the commissioning of twelve office complex and empowerment of some women.The facility symbolizes our unity,resilience and unwavering support for our Police officers and their families.
“This complex serve as mini -business hub and a means to generate funds to support activities of our association”.
Highlights of the event was the cutting of the ribbon at the complex signifying the commissioning and award to the state Chairperson of POWA from National headquarters for her hard work.
Earlier,some of the Police Officers Wives dressed in Police uniform thrilled the guests with wonderful parade session .
Our correspondent reports that the Assistant Inspector General of Police,AIG Zone 16 Yenagoa,Paul Omata,Senior Police Officers in the state,some members of Sister Security agencies,Traditional Rulers,Chairman of PCRC in Rivers State Voke Emore were all in attendance.
