Anambra: Police Officer's Wives Association Pay Courtesy Visit To Police Command

By Julie Sylvia, Onitsha

The Commissioner of Police Anambra State Police Command CP Ikioye Orutugu fwc MNIPS PhD today 7th May 2025 while receiving the Police Officers Wives Association (POWA) in his Office at the Police Headquarters, Awka, expressed his enthusiasm to leverage on the Association’s efforts to promote a positive Police – Community Relationship with the people of Anambra State.

According to the press release by SP Tochukwu Ikenga, Police Public Relations Officer, Anambra State Police Command, Awka, “The Police Officers’ Wives Association (POWA) is a non-profit organization that supports the welfare of Police Officers and their families.

“The Association comprises wives of Police officers and is dedicated to promoting the well-being and interests of Police families.

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“In Anambra State, POWA has been actively involved in various initiatives, including Empowering women through skills training and economic empowerment programs, providing support to Police officers and their families through counselling and welfare services, organizing community outreach programs and charitable initiatives.

“In her response, Mrs Chinwe Umueri Acting Chairperson POWA Anambra State thanked the CP for receiving the Association. She intimated the Command on their programs of skills acquisition which include fashion design, catering, baking, hair and wig making, headgear styling/design and many others.

“The Association also proposes to build a bakery and sought the Command’s support in this regard.

“Highlights of the visit include the observation of One-Minute silence for the late Mrs Ikioye Orutugu, wife of the CP, presentation of plaques and donations to the Association by the Command”.

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