IWD: POWA empowers 100 wives of deceased officers in Enugu
The Police Officers’ Wives Association (POWA) has distributed bags of rice, tubers of yam, cartons of noodles and other essentials to over 100 wives of deceased police officers within the state.
The food empowerment was part of POWA’s activities marking the 2026 International Women’s Day (IWD).
Declaring the celebration open on Tuesday in Enugu, the state’s Commissioner of Police, Mr Mamman Giwa, congratulated police officers’ wives and women generally on the 2026 IWD Day.
Represented by the Deputy Commissioner of Police in-charge of the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Mrs Hope Okereke-Isiani, the commissioner described this year’s theme, “Gift to Gain,” as timely and commendable.
He noted that the act of giving foster unity, compassion, and social support within the policing family and the wider society.
In her address, the acting Chairperson of POWA, Enugu State Chapter, Mrs Sarah Okwor, assured police officers’ wives of continued support in strengthening their families and extending assistance to the needy among them.
Okwor appreciated the National President of POWA, Mrs Oluwafunmilola Disu, for her support and for making the nationwide IWD celebration worthwhile.
In the event, Mr. Sylvia Abanah, Chairperson of the League of Women Voters of Nigeria, Enugu State Branch and former Chairperson of the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) delivered a lecture on the IWD theme, “Gift to Gain.”
As part of the activities, participants received medical checkups and lecture on the prevention of cervical cancer and stress management by Enugu State Police Command’s Medical Services.
One of the beneficiaries, Mrs Onyeka Mamah, appreciated the police command and the leadership of POWA in the state and national levels for the gesture and continued support.
The event was attended by the Assistant Commissioner of Police in-charge of Finance and Administration, Mrs Leticia Onwuchekwa; the State POWA Liaison Officer, SP Chinelo Ezekwe; executives and members of Late Police Officers’ Wives Association (LAPOWA).