BY AMINA UMAR:
The first lady of Bauchi state, Hajiya Aisha Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed has applauded the wife of the Inspector General of Police, Mrs Elizabeth Kayode Egbetokun for her commitment towards supporting the widows of fallen heroes across the country.
The first lady in a keynote address at the empowerment of widows of police officers in Bauchi, observed that the empowerment programmes being initiated by the IGP’s wife are testament of her desire to support widows of police officers.
Represented by the wife of Bauchi state Deputy Governor, Hajiya Asmau Auwal Jatau, the first lady believed that through such programmes, the beneficiaries will have access to skill acquisition, entrepreneurial training, and financial assistance to help them become self-reliant.
Hajiya Aisha Bala Mohammed commended the the wife of the Inspector General of Police for her foresight to provide the widows with the necessary resources and empowerment to ensure a brighter future for them and their families.
The first lady assured that the administration of Governor Bala Mohammed remains resolute in its support for initiatives that enhance the lives of women including the widows by providing them with opportunities for a better future.
On her part, the wife of the Inspector General of Police, Mrs Elizabeth Egbetokun explained that the empowerment of the widows of the police officers in Bauchi is to alleviate their sufferings and hardships.
She assured that current leadership of the Police Officers Wives Association (POWA) at the national level will do everything possible to provide empowerment opportunities to members across the country for a better living.
