The Police Officers’ Wives Association (POWA) has deepened its partnership with the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) ahead of a major welfare outreach targeting police families in Lagos.
POWA President, Mrs Olufunmilola Disu, received a delegation from the nursing association at the POWA office in Abuja, in a move aimed at firming up collaboration on healthcare delivery for police communities.
The delegation was led by NANNM National President, Haruna Mamman, alongside senior executives of the association, with discussions focused on supporting the upcoming POWA Cares Initiative in Lagos.
The outreach, which marks the second phase of the nationwide programme, is designed to improve the health, economic stability, and overall well-being of police families.
Speaking during the meeting, Disu emphasised the importance of partnerships in delivering impactful interventions, noting that the success of the first phase held in Abuja underscored the urgent need for structured welfare programmes.
According to her, more than 1,000 beneficiaries received free eye screening, treatment, and basic medical consultations during the Abuja exercise, leading to improved productivity and quality of life.
She disclosed that the Lagos phase would expand beyond healthcare to include additional support measures such as scholarships for 10 children of police officers to study nursing, aimed at promoting educational inclusion and strengthening the healthcare workforce.
Describing the collaboration as critical, Disu, a trained nurse, said the partnership would ensure the delivery of quality, people-centred care to police families.
She added that the initiative reflects the growing recognition that the effectiveness of police personnel is closely linked to the welfare of their families.
The meeting also addressed concerns raised by the nursing association over the rise of unlicensed medical practitioners, with both organisations agreeing on the need for stronger collaboration to safeguard public health.
The Lagos outreach, scheduled for later in the month, is expected to bring together healthcare professionals and key stakeholders to provide integrated support services for police families across the state.
