The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Nnanna Oji Ama, on Friday, 11th September 2026, received the Police Officers’ Wives Association (POWA), Anambra State Chapter, on a courtesy visit.
The association at the visit, presented its scorecard of welfare, scholarship and empowerment interventions for police families in the State.
Receiving the delegation, CP Nnanna commended the Acting Chairperson and members of POWA Anambra for their sustained commitment to strengthening the welfare and resilience of police families, particularly widows, children of fallen officers and other vulnerable dependants.
Presenting the scorecard, the Acting Chairperson, Dr. (Mrs.) Eno Chongs Mantu, disclosed that 79 children of fallen police officers are currently benefiting from scholarship support, while 179 members have received empowerment items and support packages to enhance their livelihoods. A further 135 members have benefited from targeted welfare interventions.
The Commissioner described the interventions as strategically significant to police welfare and institutional effectiveness, noting that supporting police families strengthens the morale, commitment and psychological resilience of personnel and enables them to remain focused on their constitutional responsibilities.
CP Nnanna particularly commended POWA for sustaining educational support for children of fallen officers, stressing that the sacrifices of personnel who lost their lives in service must not translate into diminished opportunities for their families.
He further noted that the empowerment initiatives provide more than immediate relief, as they promote self-reliance, economic stability and dignity among beneficiaries, thereby reducing vulnerability within the police community.
The Commissioner assured POWA Anambra of the Command’s continued partnership and support, while encouraging the association to sustain and expand programmes that have direct and measurable impact on police families.
He reiterated that police welfare is not merely a humanitarian obligation but a strategic component of effective policing, stressing that a motivated and adequately supported police workforce is better positioned to protect lives and property, confront emerging security challenges and deliver professional service to the people.
The visit also featured the presentation of a gift item to the Commissioner of Police by the POWA delegation.
