In a significant boost to police welfare and community development, the Police Officers’ Wives Association, POWA, in partnership with the Nigeria Police Force, NPF, has commissioned the POWA Model Children School in Sum, Bogoro Local Government Area of Bauchi State.

The commissioning ceremony also featured the groundbreaking for a proposed Police Secondary School, a fundraising initiative to support ongoing educational infrastructure, and an empowerment program tailored for police families and local residents.

This initiative marks a key milestone in the Nigeria Police Force’s broader mission to improve the welfare of police personnel and invest in the communities they serve.

The partnership with POWA highlights a strategic approach to social development through education, empowerment, and inclusive community engagement.

In her remarks, POWA President Dr. Elizabeth Egbetokun emphasised the long-term vision behind the initiative, stating:

Wife of the Inspector General of Police said the project is more than bricks and mortar as it represents hope and opportunity, saying it is a place where children, future leaders, will receive the quality education needed to shape their minds, build their character, and prepare them for greatness.

The event was graced by high-ranking dignitaries and stakeholders from within and outside the state.

Representing the Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed, was his Special Adviser on Legal Matters, Barr. Jidauna Tula, who commended POWA’s efforts and pledged the state’s ongoing support in education and related sectors.

Other notable attendees included the Gombe State Governor and Chairman of the Northern Governors Forum, Yahaya Inuwa, represented by Prof. Ibrahim Abubakar, Secretary to the State Government; Chief Launcher Yakubu Maishanu, Chairman/CEO of A.Y.M Shafa Holdings represented by Mariya Maishanu; and Chairman of the Occasion, Bala Wunti.

Also present were the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 12, AIG Abubakar Aliyu, and his wife; Bauchi Commissioner of Police, Sanni-Omolori Aliyu, alongside other senior officers, POWA members, and distinguished guests.