The Commissioner for Women and Social Welfare, Mrs. Chinyere Esther Onyekesi has been conferred as a Very Senior Ambassador and strategic partner by the Anambra State Chapter of the Police Campaign Against Cultism and Other Vices (POCACOV), in recognition of the Ministry’s contributions to safeguarding young people across the state.
The conferment, which took place on Friday 7th August 2026, was part of the Command’s continued drive to build stronger alliances with key stakeholders in the fight against cultism, substance abuse, bullying, cybercrime and other vices threatening the wellbeing of teenagers and youths.
Speaking during the visit, the POCACOV delegation, led by Assistant Superintendent of Police, ASP. Francisca Egbunike, commended the Ministry’s sustained efforts in family and community development, particularly in advocacy, counselling, youth empowerment, the protection of vulnerable persons and early intervention initiatives designed to shield young people from criminal influences and harmful behaviour.
Responding, the Commissioner expressed appreciation for the honour and reaffirmed the Ministry’s readiness to deepen its collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force through POCACOV.
Mrs. Onyekesi restated the Ministry’s unwavering commitment to programmes that curb cultism, substance abuse, bullying, cybercrime and other vices affecting young persons in the state, noting that the safety and moral development of Anambra’s youths remain central to the Ministry’s mandate.
Angel Network News (ANN) reports that
the Ministry of Women and Social Welfare joins POCACOV in calling on parents, traditional rulers, religious and community leaders, schools, youth organisations, civil society groups and other stakeholders to collaborate with security agencies in fostering a safer and more responsible society for the coming generation.
