The Police Officers’ Wives Association (POWA) has stepped up collaboration with the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) to expand healthcare and welfare support for police families in Lagos.
This followed a strategic engagement between POWA President, Olufunmilola Disu, and a delegation of the nursing association led by its National President, Haruna Mamman. The meeting focused on aligning resources and expertise to ensure the success of the upcoming outreach under the POWA Cares Initiative.
The initiative, a nationwide intervention programme, is designed to address the health and socio-economic needs of families of police personnel. Its next phase in Lagos is expected to build on earlier successes, where hundreds of beneficiaries accessed free medical services, including eye care and general health consultations.
Speaking at the meeting, Mrs Disu highlighted the critical role of partnerships in delivering impactful interventions, noting that improving the welfare of police families remains central to sustaining morale and efficiency within the force.
The Lagos outreach will also incorporate broader support measures beyond healthcare, including educational opportunities. Notably, scholarships will be awarded to selected children of police officers to study nursing, a move aimed at fostering long-term capacity within the health sector.
Describing the partnership as timely, Mrs Disu emphasised that leveraging the expertise of professional nurses would enhance the quality and reach of services delivered during the outreach.
The meeting also provided an opportunity to address wider public health concerns, particularly the activities of unqualified medical practitioners. Both organisations underscored the need for stronger advocacy and enforcement to protect citizens and uphold standards in healthcare delivery.
The planned outreach is expected to mobilise healthcare professionals and stakeholders to provide integrated services, reinforcing ongoing efforts to improve the well-being and resilience of police families.
POWA, Nurses’ Body Intensify Collaboration on Healthcare Outreach for Police Families
