Ministry Human Services and Social Development, Police Officers’ Wives Association Strengthens Collaboration

Ministry Human Services and Social Development, Police Officers’ Wives Association Strengthens Collaboration

Zainab Tanimu

Kaduna, Northwest Nigeria

The Ministry of Human Services and Social Development, and the Police Officers Wives Association Kaduna Chapter have pledged to strengthen their collaboration.

This commitment was made when the Kaduna Chapter of Police Officers Wives Association led by its Chairperson, Hajia Bilkisu Ibrahim paid the Honorable Commissioner, Ministry of Human Services and Social Development, Hajiya Rabi Salisu a courtesy visit in her office.

According to the commissioner, working together have impacted positively on the society.

In her remarks she said. “Our ministry has been collaborating with the Police Officers’ Wives Association to tackle social issues such as Gender-Based Violence, Women Economic Empowerment, Girl Child Education, and Youth Sensitization against Drug Abuse.

This partnership she noted has yielded positive results in the past, and we aim to continue this progress.

She emphasized, that the Ministry also intervenes  in domestic violence , social or family issues, and other forms of child abuse cases, in addition have been working closely with the police to ensure these cases are taken to court promptly to ensure quick dispensation of Justice.

She advocates for more collaboration and partnership with the Police Officers’ Wives Association’s in order to strengthen support services to the less privileged, women and other vulnerable groups. Together and with collective efforts can better serve our community.

Rabi noted her long-standing relationship with the Commissioner of Police, which will further facilitate future collaboration.

The Commissioner encouraged that regular meeting with  the Police Officers’ Wives Association be held to engage with youth to campaign against drug abuse especially in partnering with other MDAs such as  KADBUSA to provide necessary resources.

“By sensitizing our youth and equipping them with skills, we can curb drug abuse and related crimes.” She invited them to the Kaduna State Women’s Summit to further discuss their shared goals.

The POWA Chairperson, Hajia Bilkisu Ibrahim, Kaduna State Chapter, proudly presented an Award of Excellence to Honorable Commissioner Hajia Rabi Salisu for her exceptional contributions to women, children, and vulnerable populations. Her leadership has promoted gender equality, empowered women, and safeguarded children’s rights, positively impacting countlessly.”