The Wife of the Inspector General of Police and National Chairperson of the Police Officers’ Wives Association (POWA),Mrs. Elizabeth Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, on Thursday, commissioned the POWA Model Children School in Sum village, Bogoro Local Government Area of Bauchi State.
She also laid the foundation stone for the establishment of the POWA Secondary School in the community.
The ceremony was attended by top government officials from the National and state level, Executives of POWA Nationwide, traditional rulers and other dignitaries.
Mrs. Elizabeth Kayode Egbetokun stated that the commissioning of the school marks a significant milestone in the journey towards a more efficient, effective and result oriented Police Officers Wives Association (POWA).
She said, the school is a perfect example of POWA’s core values in action, as It demonstrates the association earnest support to the families of those who risk their lives in the service of our beloved nation Nigeria, and also contributing its little quota towards the development of our communities by providing basic social amenities.
“This project stands as a demonstration of our constant commitment and love for children and education and also building a strong foundation for the betterment and future of not only the Police children but also all other children in this community, It is therefore a beacon of hope and a symbol of the strong bond between our community and the Nigeria Police force”
“It shows our commitment to investing in the future of our nation and ensuring our children gets the best education and preparing them for the challenges ahead. “As life they say is not a bed of roses”, but early preparation, provision of the right support and facilities, prioritizing all key elements of early learning is key to successful learning process which will culminate to a better future for the children”
“The school curriculum will be tailored to meet the specific needs of Police Children, fostering their emotional intelligence, resilience and understanding of the vital role their parents play in keeping our community safe. It will also provide opportunities for extracurricular activities, fostering creativity, teamwork and love for learning. Because all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy”
Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, represented by his Special Adviser,Barrister Jidauna Tula, pledged to support to the organisation’s efforts in education and other sectors.
The IGP’s wife distributed food items and empowerment kits and starter packs to women.
