Mental Health Support Program for Police Widows Launched

Mr. Olufunmilola Disu, president of the Police Officers' Wives Association (POWA), announced the establishment of a sustainable mental health and psychosocial support system for police widows.

This initiative recognizes that the loss of a spouse in service leaves emotional wounds that extend beyond financial hardship. The announcement was made during activities commemorating the 2026 International Widow Day, themed "Justice, Dignity, Economic Power for Police Widows." Disu emphasized the ongoing battle of police widows with grief and the importance of emotional healing and psychological support.

The program aims to provide counseling and a safe space for widows to adjust to life after loss. Disu also paid tribute to the families of 17 police officers recently killed in Yobe State and three others in Zamfara State, assuring them that the entire police community stands with them during their grief.

The initiative will also focus on educational support for the children of police families, with scholarship programs being a priority.