The Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, CP Nnanna Oji Ama, has described the welfare of police officers’ families as a strategic component of effective policing and improved security.
CP Nnanna stated this on Friday, September 11, 2026, when he received the Police Officers’ Wives Association (POWA), Anambra State Chapter, during a courtesy visit to the Command.
The Commissioner said sustained support for police families, particularly widows, children of fallen officers and vulnerable dependants, could boost the morale and psychological resilience of serving personnel.
He commended POWA Anambra for its welfare, scholarship and empowerment initiatives, saying such interventions help create a stronger support system for police officers as they discharge their constitutional responsibilities.
Earlier, the Acting Chairperson of POWA Anambra, Dr. (Mrs.) Eno Chongs Mantu, disclosed that 79 children of fallen police officers are currently benefiting from scholarship support.
She added that 179 members had received empowerment items and support packages aimed at improving their livelihoods, while another 135 members had benefited from targeted welfare interventions.
According to the Commissioner, the educational support provided to children of officers who died in service was particularly important, as the sacrifices made by fallen personnel should not deprive their families of opportunities for a better future.
He also noted that POWA’s empowerment programmes go beyond immediate assistance by promoting self-reliance, economic stability and dignity among beneficiaries.
CP Nnanna assured the association of the Command’s continued partnership and support, urging POWA to sustain and expand initiatives with measurable impact on police families.
The visit also featured the presentation of a gift item to the Commissioner by the POWA delegation.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday in Awka.
