Police
By Aminu Garko
Kano, The Police Officers Wives Association (POWA), Kano chapter, on Sunday distributed 137 goats to widows and vulnerable members of the society to enhance their livelihoods and economic independence.
This is contained in a statement issued by the Command’s Public Relation Officer, SP Abdullahi Kiyawa, in Kano on Sunday.
The Chairperson Aisha Gumel, also the wife of CP Hussaini Gumel, said the gesture was a routine exercise of supporting families of deceased and retired personnel, as well as other less-privileged persons in the society.
Aisha, had in a separate occasion earlier presented Skills Acquisition Certificates to over 100 POWA members trained and sponsored to start-up various businesses by the association.
According to her: “POWA will keep engaging on educational support programmes, skills acquisition training, and distribution of clothing and food items among other supports to its members.
“Since our assumption of the leadership of the association, we initiated a series of entrepreneurial skills and training for members.
“We also entered into partnership with state and non-state actors who opened up grants for our members and many other initiatives,” she said.
The POWA chairperson expressed appreciation to the Kano State Government for supporting the association and including them in its empowerment programmes.
She also commended the Commissioner of Police, Hussaini Gumel, and all the Senior Police Officers there for encouraging and supporting the association.
Responding on behalf the beneficiaries, Rakiya Abdullahi, Aishatu Musa and Rabi Shehu expressed appreciation for the support, saying it would enhance their livelihoods.
