The Police Officers’ Wives Association (POWA) has deepened its collaboration with the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) ahead of a major welfare programme for police families in Lagos.
Eko Hot News reports that the engagement took place at the POWA office in Abuja, where both organisations discussed plans to enhance healthcare delivery and expand welfare support for police households.
POWA President, Mrs Olufunmilola Disu, described the meeting as an important step in strengthening partnerships aimed at improving social and health services for police families across Nigeria.
She noted that the collaboration aligns with ongoing efforts to scale up the POWA Cares Initiative, which is designed to support the health and economic well-being of beneficiaries.
The initiative’s second phase is scheduled for Lagos, following the successful implementation of the first phase in Abuja.
According to her, the Abuja outreach recorded over 1,000 beneficiaries who accessed free eye screening, medical consultations, and basic treatment services.
She added that many participants reported improved health outcomes and enhanced daily productivity following the intervention.
The upcoming Lagos phase is expected to broaden its scope beyond healthcare to include educational and empowerment programmes for police families.
One key feature of the initiative is the introduction of scholarships for 10 children of police officers to study nursing.
Mrs Disu explained that the scholarship scheme is aimed at promoting educational inclusion while strengthening the healthcare workforce pipeline.
She described the partnership with NANNM as essential in delivering effective, people-focused healthcare services to communities in need.
According to her, nurses play a critical role in ensuring that care extends beyond treatment to long-term wellness support.
She also emphasised that the well-being of police families is directly linked to the overall effectiveness of security personnel.
During the meeting, both organisations also discussed growing concerns over unlicensed medical practice in some communities.
They agreed on the need for stronger regulatory awareness and collaboration to protect public health standards.
The partnership is expected to enhance coordination between professional bodies in delivering safer and more reliable healthcare services.
Stakeholders expressed optimism that the Lagos outreach will further strengthen the impact of the POWA Cares Initiative nationwide.
