By Ebinum Samuel
The Commissioner of Police, Delta State, CP Samuel E. Erale, has received the Chairperson of the Police Officers’ Wives Association (POWA), Delta State Chapter, Mrs. Samuel Etaifo Iyabo, who led members of the Association on a courtesy visit to the Command Headquarters, Asaba.
In her remarks, the POWA Chairperson thanked the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, for his strength and wisdom in continuing to lead the Nigeria Police Force. She also commended the National POWA Chairperson, Mrs. Mutiat Olufunmilola Disu, for her visionary and inspiring leadership. The Chairperson reiterated the Association’s commitment to improving the welfare of police families, empowering women, promoting the wellbeing of children and contributing meaningfully to community development.
Erale commended POWA for her contributions to the welfare of police families, emphasising that the sacrifices, patience and understanding of officers’ wives are essential to the effective discharge of police duties. He acknowledged the peculiar demands of policing and the challenges they place on families, noting that the encouragement and stability provided by spouses strengthen the morale and commitment of officers. The CP urged members of the Association to remain steadfast in supporting their husbands, stressing that patience, perseverance and mutual understanding are indispensable to sustaining strong police families.
