The Police Officers’ Wives Association (POWA) has strengthened its collaboration with the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) as preparations intensify for a major welfare outreach targeting police families in Lagos.
The renewed partnership was reinforced during a high-level meeting where POWA President, Olufunmilola Disu, received a delegation of the nursing association led by its National President, Haruna Mamman.
The engagement focused on expanding healthcare support and strengthening service delivery under the POWA Cares Initiative.
The Lagos outreach represents the second phase of the nationwide programme aimed at improving the health, economic stability, and overall well-being of police families.
The initiative builds on the success of its first phase, which provided critical medical services to over 1,000 beneficiaries, including free eye screening, treatment, and general health consultations.
Speaking during the engagement, Mrs Disu stressed the importance of strategic partnerships in delivering large-scale impact, noting that the outcomes of the initial phase highlighted the urgent need for sustained and structured welfare interventions for police households.
The upcoming Lagos phase is expected to broaden its scope beyond healthcare delivery to include social and educational support.
A key component of the initiative is the provision of scholarships to ten children of police officers to study nursing, a move designed to promote educational inclusion while strengthening the future healthcare workforce.
Mrs Disu, a trained nurse, described the collaboration with NANNM as essential to achieving quality, people-centred care.
She noted that the partnership reflects a deeper understanding of the link between the welfare of police personnel and the effectiveness of national security operations.
Discussions at the meeting also addressed concerns raised by the nursing body over the increasing prevalence of unlicensed medical practitioners.
Both organisations agreed on the need for stronger collaboration and advocacy to safeguard public health and uphold professional standards within the healthcare sector.
The Lagos outreach is expected to bring together healthcare professionals and key stakeholders to deliver integrated medical and social support services, further reinforcing efforts to enhance the well-being of police families across the state.
Reporting By Niran Odufayo