Egbetokun lauds Kano Gov. Yusuf over support for officers’ wives, widows

The wife of the Inspector-General of Police, Mrs Elizabeth Egbetokun, has commended Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for his empowerment initiatives targeted at police officers, their wives, and widows in Kano State.

Egbetokun, who also serves as President of the Police Officers’ Wives Association (POWA), gave the commendation during a courtesy visit to the Government House, accompanied by wives of senior police officers.

She praised Governor Yusuf’s dedication to supporting widows of police officers, describing it as a demonstration of the administration’s ingenuity in advancing human development.

Egbetokun emphasised POWA’s readiness to collaborate with the Kano State Government on vocational training and sustainable empowerment programmes for officers’ wives. She highlighted the association’s mandate, which focuses on fostering self-reliance among its members.

“I am in Kano with the POWA management team to inaugurate an empowerment centre for police officers’ widows. As part of our mandate, POWA promotes peace and progress across the federation.

“We are committed to empowering police wives to ensure peace and self-reliance. It is our mission to create a conducive environment that allows police officers to perform their duties effectively. We look forward to partnering with the Kano State Government to engage women in Kano and build a safer, more harmonious community,” Egbetokun stated.

The POWA President also requested a plot of land from the Kano State Government for the construction of the association’s headquarters in the state.
In his response, Yusuf acknowledged the relative peace in Kano, attributing it to the dedication of the police and other security agencies in safeguarding lives and property.

The Governor noted that Egbetokun’s visit underscored POWA’s tireless commitment to improving the welfare of police officers’ wives and widows nationwide.

Yusuf pledged full support for POWA’s humanitarian mission and projects, announcing the donation of plots of land and financial assistance for the construction of POWA’s state headquarters.

He also reiterated his administration’s consistent support for the logistics and welfare needs of the Kano Police Command, stressing his commitment to providing the necessary resources to enable the police to maintain the state’s safety and peace.