Women’s group hails DEPOWA scholarship scheme for children of fallen heroes
By Sumaila Ogbaje
A women’s group, Mothers Peace and Development Forum (MPDF), has commended the Defence and Police Officers’ Wives Association (DEPOWA) for providing full scholarships to children of fallen heroes.
Convener of MPDF, Hajiya Bilikisu Aminu, gave the commendation while briefing journalists on Tuesday in Abuja.
Aminu described the initiative as a step in the right direction, noting that the gesture was already boosting the morale of troops engaged in the ongoing fight against insecurity.
She said the President of DEPOWA, Mrs Oghogho Musa, had disclosed that the scholarship programme would begin with the inauguration of the DEPOWA Future Leaders Academy in September 2026.
Aminu quoted the DEPOWA President as saying the scheme would benefit children of fallen heroes and promote national cohesion by admitting children from surrounding communities.
According to the MPDF convener, the wives and children of fallen heroes often fear for their future, but the scholarship initiative has given them hope for a brighter tomorrow.
She also commended the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, for supporting the numerous initiatives of DEPOWA since assuming office in 2023.
Aminu urged troops to reciprocate the gesture by ensuring that the enemies of the country are decisively dealt with.
“We congratulate troops of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) and our Police for this ground-breaking initiative by DEPOWA.
“It is an assurance that you have a solid backing as you pursue and deal with those who say we will have no peace in our country,” she said.
Aminu said that inclusion of children from outside the military community would foster civil-military relations and enhance intelligence gathering.
On her part, the Secretary of MPDF, Mrs Ifeoma Igwe, said the DEPWOA president had introduced numerous welfare initiatives since assuming office, bringing succour to families of fallen heroes and those still in service.
According to her, the achievements will not have been possible without the support of the CDS.
“This goes to show that our amiable Chief of Defence Staff is determined to use not only kinetic, but also non-kinetic means to restore peace in our country,” she said. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)
Edited by Kevin Okunzuwa
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