The National President of the Police Officers’ Wives Association, POWA, Chief (Mrs.) Olufunmilola Disu, has called on women to embrace vocational skills and Artificial Intelligence, AI, as essential tools for achieving economic empowerment and financial independence.
Disu made the appeal during a visit to the POWA Skill Acquisition Centre at Dei-Dei Barracks, Abuja, where she inspected facilities and interacted with trainees, instructors and management staff.
During the visit, she toured several departments, including Adult Education, Baking and Confectionery, Tailoring, Hairdressing, and Information and Communication Technology (ICT, applauding participants for their dedication to learning and self-improvement.
Speaking to the trainees, the POWA President emphasised that acquiring practical skills and digital knowledge is increasingly important in today’s technology-driven economy.
She urged participants to take advantage of opportunities presented by AI and other digital innovations, describing them as powerful tools capable of improving productivity, creativity and business growth.
According to her, women who combine vocational expertise with digital competencies will be better positioned to create sustainable livelihoods and contribute meaningfully to national development.
During meetings with the management and staff of the institution, Disu assessed the centre’s operational needs and identified areas requiring attention.
She pledged support for improved staff welfare, maintenance of facilities and the upgrading of the centre to provide a more conducive environment for learning and skills acquisition.
The POWA President reaffirmed that empowering women through education, practical skills and access to technology remains a key priority of the association.
Disu said the association remains committed to building stronger families and more resilient communities within the police ecosystem by promoting education, innovation and sustainable economic empowerment.
She added that the visit underscores POWA’s determination to equip members of the police community with the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in an evolving digital economy.
The visit concluded with renewed assurances that the association will continue investing in programmes that promote entrepreneurship, digital literacy and lifelong learning for women across the police community.
