Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has urged the members of the Police Officers’ Wives Association (POWA) to replicate the lessons and energy from the POWA convention in their states to contribute meaningfully to national development.
The Governor made this remark during the three-day annual POWA convention held in Lagos State.
He commended the leadership style and passion of the POWA president, which he said had consistently reflected excellence and love.
Sanwo-Olu, represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Mrs Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin, encouraged the women to carry the spirit forward as they return to their respective states, noting that women had continued to prove their capacity in every field, often surpassing expectations.
“The event was not only about entertainment but also a platform to reinforce shared values, foster unity, and promote personal development among families of police officers,” he said.
According to him, Lagos State is committed to women’s empowerment saying, “The state is the first state in Nigeria to win the United Nations’ HeForShe’ award, an international honour celebrating male champions of gender equality.”
Also speaking during the conference, the wife of the Inspector General (IG) of Police and National President, POWA, Mrs Elizabeth Egbetokun, in her remarks at the end of the event, congratulated members of the association for a successful event. The event had as its theme “Unlocking POWA Potential and Transformative Leadership”.
The conference marked three days of strategic empowerment sessions, sports activities, and special initiatives targeting the mental, physical, and economic well-being of members.
The closing ceremony featured a talent contest and convention dinner, both aimed at creating a relaxing atmosphere and showcasing the diverse skills and creativity of POWA members from across the association’s 17 zones.Egbetokun noted that the interactions and learning moments had been inspiring and energising.
“The three-day gathering not only strengthened unity among members but also revealed remarkable, often hidden, talents among participants.
“Contestants in the talent contest should embrace the spirit of healthy competition and make the most of the opportunity to shine.
“The dinner served as a celebratory moment to unwind after days of interactive sessions, workshops, and leadership activities,” she said.
The convention climaxed with a variety of performances under the “Talent Hunt” session, where POWA members displayed creativity through speech presentations, cultural dance, singing, pageantry, catwalks, and best-dressed showcases.
