SANOMI FOUNDATION DONATES BUS TO POWA FOR BARRACKS INSPECTION, AS IGP HARPS ON PERSONNEL'S HEALTHY LIFESTYLE, WELLNESS

SANOMI FOUNDATION DONATES BUS TO POWA FOR BARRACKS INSPECTION, AS IGP HARPS ON PERSONNEL'S HEALTHY LIFESTYLE, WELLNESS

President of the Police Officers' Wives Association (POWA), Mrs. Elizabeth Egbetokun, Saturday, July 15, 2023, received and launched a bus donated to the Association by Sanomi Foundation.

The state-of-the-art bus, presented to POWA through Mr Igho Charles Sanomi, a philanthropist and son of a retired Assistant Inspector-General of Police, was tagged 'Barracks Inspection Bus' as, according to the Force spokesman (FPRO), CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, "it will serve as a mobile platform for conducting comprehensive inspections of police barracks across the country".

The FPRO disclosed that the bus is equipped with modern facilities and amenities, adding that the launch, which was presided over by the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, highlighted the significance of maintaining officers' hygiene and overall wellness in the Force, and showcased a commitment to improving the living conditions of officers and encouraging them to embrace a healthy lifestyle.

The bus will play a vital role in identifying areas that require improvement, and would facilitate targeted interventions, to enhance the overall well-being of police officers and their families, Adejobi stated.

His words: "It aims to address issues related to officers' hygiene, living conditions, and wellness, by providing a conducive environment for the necessary evaluations and interventions"

At the event, IGP Egbetokun emphasized the importance of officers' health, and encouraged them to embrace a healthy lifestyle.

Abreast of the challenges faced by police personnel, the IGP pledged more support for POWA on its welfare agenda, and reiterated the Force's commitment to providing better living conditions and wellness programs for officers.

According to the Force spokesman, "The initiative is part of a broader strategy to enhance the physical and mental well-being of police officers, ultimately leading to improved performance and public safety".