POWA Reaches Over 100 Police Widows, Orphans in Adamawa on International Widows Day

YOLA —BY Ojoma Yusuf,Yola

The Adamawa State chapter of the Police Officers’ Wives Association (POWA) has extended support to more than 100 widows of fallen police officers and their children as part of activities marking the 2026 International Widows Day celebration.

The event, held at the Police Children School, Karewa, Jimeta-Yola, brought together widows whose husbands lost their lives in active service. The beneficiaries received various food items, including bags of rice, salt, seasoning cubes, and spaghetti.

Many of the widows were visibly emotional as they remembered their late husbands. They offered prayers for peace and unity in Nigeria and expressed gratitude to POWA for remembering and honouring them on the special occasion.

Speaking during the event, the Chairperson of POWA Adamawa State Chapter, Hajiya Hauwa Kabir Hassan, represented by the association’s Vice Chairperson, Hajiya Habiba Ibrahim, said the association shared in the pain of the widows and remained committed to supporting them.

“My heart goes out to every widow here. What happened to your husbands could have happened to anyone. I encourage you to remain strong, take up the responsibilities left behind by your husbands, train your children, and continue to build your homes,” she said.

She assured the women that they were not alone, adding that God would continue to strengthen and support them in raising their children.

Also addressing the gathering, the Commissioner of Police in Adamawa State, CP Kabir Hassan Umar, represented by ACP Ibrahim Nuhu Agye, praised the sacrifices made by the deceased officers.

He said the officers would forever be remembered for paying the supreme price in service to the nation and urged the widows to remain steadfast in nurturing and educating their children.

Speaking on behalf of the beneficiaries, the leader of the National Association of Police Officers’ Wives (NAPOWA), Mary Yohana, expressed appreciation to POWA for the gesture.

“We feel loved and remembered. Today has shown us that our husbands did not die in vain. We pray for all serving officers to enjoy long life, good health, and successful careers until retirement,” she said.

In the same vein, POWA also celebrated children at Police Children School 1, Karewa, Jimeta-Yola, as part of activities marking International Children’s Day.

Ten orphaned pupils were awarded scholarships, while educational materials and school items, including books, lunch boxes, and water carriers, were distributed to pupils.

Responding on behalf of the children, the Head Teacher of Police Children School , Mrs. Juliana Ruben, commended POWA for the thoughtful intervention.

She described the gesture as a pleasant surprise that had brought joy and encouragement to the pupils, particularly the orphaned children who benefited from the scholarships.

The event highlighted POWA’s continued commitment to supporting the families of fallen police officers and promoting the welfare of children within the police community.