Wife of the Inspector-General of Police and National President of the Police Officers’ Wives Association, Mutiat Olufunmilola Disu, has launched the POWA Cares Initiative in Lagos, a two-day programme aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of police families and surrounding communities.
The initiative, unveiled on April 28, 2026, is expected to benefit about 1,000 women through a mix of healthcare services, financial support, and empowerment interventions.
Speaking at the event, Mrs Disu said the programme was inspired by the need to address health challenges faced by police families, particularly cases linked to low awareness and late diagnosis of illnesses.
Drawing from her medical background, she explained that the initiative focuses on health education, early detection, and timely treatment, while also promoting broader family and community wellbeing.
As part of the programme, participants received free medical services including dental care, eye screening, blood tests, blood pressure checks, reproductive health screening, and glucose testing.
In addition, POWA announced scholarships for 15 nursing students to encourage interest in the profession amid growing workforce shortages.
The initiative also featured empowerment components, with 200 women receiving ₦50,000 each through a raffle draw, while another 200 beneficiaries were issued Cowry transport cards preloaded with ₦10,000 for use on train and Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) services.
Selected families will also be hosted at exclusive dinners with the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, and the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu.
Beneficiaries at the event included Joy Ezirim, Fakoya Olaide, Agboola Agnes, Ubine Ladidi, Kehinde Magbagbeolu, Hakimat Usman and Temilola Ayeni.
Commending the initiative, Commissioner of Police, Tijani Fatai, described it as a first-of-its-kind intervention, noting that healthy families enhance the effectiveness of police personnel.
Also speaking, Mrs Olusola Ositade of the Lagos State Ministry of Health urged women to prioritise regular health checks and embrace preventive care.
Mrs Disu expressed optimism about expanding the POWA Cares Initiative nationwide, calling on state governments to partner with the association to replicate the programme across all 36 states.
