By Constance Adaurie
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Riliwan Disu, on Wednesday received the President of the Defence and Police Officers’ Wives Association (DEPOWA), Mrs. Mernan Femi Oluyede, and members of her delegation on a courtesy visit at the Force Headquarters, Abuja.
The meeting focused on strengthening collaboration between the Nigeria Police Force and DEPOWA in advancing the welfare of police officers and their families.
Commending DEPOWA as “a vital pillar of support” to security personnel, IGP Disu reaffirmed the Force’s commitment to sustaining welfare initiatives aimed at improving the well-being of officers.
He listed key areas of focus to include economic empowerment, psychosocial support, quality healthcare, and education, noting that these are critical to boosting morale and enhancing operational efficiency.
The Nigeria Police Force reiterated its appreciation to DEPOWA and similar bodies for their unwavering support to officers and personnel across the security architecture.
The delegation at the meeting were the President, Police Officers’ Wives Association (POWA), Chief Mrs. Mutiat Disu; the President, Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Association (NAOWA), Mrs. Safiya Shuaibu; the President, Naval Officers’ Wives Association (NOWA), Mrs. Aisha Idi Abbas; the President, Nigerian Air Force Officers’ Wives Association (NAFOWA), Mrs. Ngozi Aneke; and the Coordinator, Defence Intelligence Agency Wives Association, Mrs. Jane Undiandeye.
