IGP’s Wife, Egbetokun empowers police widows, less privileged in Osun
By Ismail Azeez, Osogbo
The Wife of the Inspector General of Police and President of Police Officers’ Wives Association President (POWA), Mrs. Elizabeth Egbetokun on Thursday empowered police widows and less privileged women in the state.
Speaking at the Police headquarters, Osun State, Egbetokun said she is on her walking visit to the State to support and empower the wives of the law enforcement officers.
Egbetokun also charged the women to engage in agriculture in order to address food security in the country.
She encouraged all women to utilise their resources and skills to engage in farming to contribute to a more food-secure future for Nigeria.
She said, “I am encouraging women to venture into farming through ‘’Young Women in Agriculture under the Police Officers’ Wives Association (POWA), to promote food security in our country.”
According to her, “It’s with great pleasure that I am here before you today as the National President of the Police Officers’ Wives Association (POWA), representing the dedicated spouses of our nation’s law enforcement officers. As we embark on this working visit to the Osun State Police Command, I extend my warmest gratitude to the Commissioner of Police, Osun State Police Command; CP Umar Abba Muhammed for hosting us.
“The women of POWA are the unsung heroes behind the badge, providing unwavering support to our spouses as they uphold the law and protect our communities. Our association serves as a vital network of support, fostering unity, resilience, and empowerment among police families nationwide.
“CP Umar Abba Muhammed, your leadership is pivotal in ensuring the safety and security of Osun State, and we commend your tireless efforts in this regard. Together, we can further strengthen the bond between law enforcement and the communities they serve.
“I look forward to fruitful discussions and partnerships that will benefit the brave men and women of the Osun State Police Command. Let us continue to stand united in our commitment to building safer, stronger, and more resilient communities,” she added
The empowerment programme included the distribution of items such as Sewing Machines, Grinding Machines, Makeup Tools, Dryers, and hundreds of 25kg bags of rice among others.
