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Tuesday July 28, the President of the Police Officers' Wives Association, POWA, Mrs. Olufunmilola Mutiat Disu, played host to NAWOJ leadership and team at her Ofrice in Abuja, where she commended the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, NAWOJ, for initiating the Women in Security (WINSEC) Summit and Awards 2026, describing the initiative as a timely platform for recognising the invaluable contributions of women to national security and inspiring greater service.

Mrs. Disu gave the commendation when she received a delegation, led by the National Chairperson of Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, NAWOJ, Comrade Aisha Ibrahim, during a courtesy visit to the POWA National Headquarters in Abuja.

Responding to the invitation to partner with the forthcoming WINSEC Summit scheduled for Wednesday, August 5, 2026, Mrs. Disu expressed appreciation to NAWOJ for considering her for an award, noting that the recognition would further motivate her to deepen her commitment to the welfare of police families and initiatives that promote the advancement of women.

Earlier, the National Chairperson of NAWOJ, Comrade Aisha Ibrahim, said the visit was to formally intimate the POWA President on the maiden edition of the Women in Security (WINSEC) Summit and Awards, seek the Association's partnership and support, and strengthen collaboration on initiatives that promote women, peace and security.

Explaining that the summit would bring together security agencies, policymakers, government officials, development partners, civil society organisations, traditional institutions, the media and other critical stakeholders to advance conversations on security, especially as it concerns women, leadership and national development.

Comrade Ibrahim noted that beyond recognising distinguished female personnel in the nation's security architecture, the initiative is designed to inspire more young women and girls to pursue careers in the security sector by showcasing the achievements of women who have excelled despite enormous challenges.

The NAWOJ President extended Invitation to POWA to partner with the Association through institutional collaboration, mobilisation, goodwill and other forms of support to ensure the successful hosting of the maiden summit.

She reaffirmed NAWOJ's commitment to using the WINSEC platform to amplify stories of courage, professionalism and service while inspiring the next generation of women leaders in Nigeria's security sector. END