The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, on Thursday joined the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, at the presentation of financial support to families of fallen heroes of the Armed Forces and the Nigeria Police Force.
The event, organised by the Office of the First Lady through the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) Social Investment Programme, was held at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
This second edition of the initiative targeted families of security personnel who lost their lives in the line of duty since the inception of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.
A total of 1,638 families of deceased police officers received financial empowerment packages aimed at helping them rebuild their livelihoods and cater for their dependants.
The ceremony was also attended by the Wife of the Vice President, Hajia Nana Shettima; Wife of the Senate President, Mrs. Ekaette Unoma Akpabio; Service Chiefs; the President of the Police Officers’ Wives Association (POWA); and wives of heads of security agencies.
Speaking at the event, IGP Disu expressed appreciation to President Tinubu and the First Lady for the intervention, describing it as a demonstration of national gratitude and compassion.
“The Renewed Hope Initiative goes beyond policy. It is about restoring dignity and supporting citizens at vulnerable moments,” the IGP said.
He assured the bereaved families that the sacrifices of their loved ones would never be forgotten, and reaffirmed the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to prioritising the welfare of its personnel and providing continued support to families of officers who paid the ultimate price.