From Paul Osuyi, Asaba
The Police Officers’ Wives Association (POWA) empowered 155 vulnerable women, including wives of deceased police officers in Delta State.
National president of POWA and wife of the Inspector General of Police, Mrs. Elizabeth Egbetokun handed out the empowerment package to the beneficiaries in Asaba over the weekend.
In a statement issued on Monday, Public Relations Officer of Delta State Police Command, DSP Bright Edafe, said the empowerment programme was part of activities undertaken the POWA president during her visit to the state.
Edafe said the empowerment was not just a word, but a commitment to providing the necessary tools to enable beneficiaries thrive in the face of present challenges.
According to him, the IG’s wife reiterated that the role played by deceased officers who died in the line of duty was immeasurable and their strength and dedication deserve utmost appreciation.
He stated that the POWA president restated the association s commitment to it’s three point agenda of welfare, health and education, adding that she visited other critical stakeholders in the state.
“She paid a courtesy call to the Commissioner of Police Delta State, CP Abaniwonda Olufemi, and members of the command’s management team.
The August visitor further proceeded to the Palace of the Olu of Warri Kingdom, HRM Ogiama Atuwatsa III Utieyinoritsetsola Emiko, after which she visited the Ovie of Uvwie Kingdom, HRM Dr. Emmanuel Sediso Oon (JP) the Abe I of Uvwie Kingdom.
“The POWA national president also paid a condolence visit to Asagba’s Palace in Asaba, where she commiserated with the palace on the demise of their late King, HRM Obi (Prof.) Joseph Chike Edozien CFR, JP.
“In continuation of her courtesy visits, on Monday 19th February 2024, she paid a courtesy visit to the Delta State Governor His Excellency, RT (Hon) Sheriff Oborevwori at the State Government House, Asaba.
“His Excellency received the POWA President and assured her that his government would continually support the mandate of POWA in whatever capacity needed,” Edafe wrote.