Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, has praised the Defence and Police Officers’ Wives Association (DEPOWA) for launching a landmark initiative to provide full scholarships for children of fallen heroes. He gave the commendation during a courtesy visit by DEPOWA to the Force Headquarters, Abuja.
The visit, which carried the theme “Thank You to Our Troops,” highlighted the association’s plan to support families of late officers through education. The President of DEPOWA, Mrs. Oghogho Musa, explained that the scholarship programme would begin with the commissioning of the DEPOWA Future Leaders Academy scheduled for September 2026.
She stated that the scholarship is not only for children of fallen heroes but will also foster national cohesion by admitting children from surrounding communities.
Mrs. Musa expressed appreciation to the Inspector-General of Police for his leadership and acknowledged the sacrifices of officers in combating violent crimes, protecting communities, and contributing to international peacekeeping. “The scholarship is our way of saying thank you and of building hope for the future,” she said.
Responding to the initiative, IGP Egbetokun reaffirmed the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to its constitutional mandate. He stressed that the Force remains dedicated to protecting lives and property, maintaining public order, and safeguarding democracy.
“The NPF draws strength from the support of stakeholders such as DEPOWA and other affiliate associations,” the IGP noted.
