As part of its ongoing stakeholder engagement strategy aimed at building sustainable partnerships and promoting preventive policing through community participation, the Police Campaign Against Cultism and Other Vices (POCACOV), an initiative of the Nigeria Police Force, paid an advocacy visit to the National Council of Women Societies (NCWS) on 7th August 2025.
The visit was led by the National Coordinator of POCACOV, ACP Olabisi Okuwobi, accompanied by key members of the POCACOV team. The delegation was warmly received by Princess Edna DD Azura, National President of NCWS Nigeria; Hon. Inumidun Taiwo Idehew, National PRO 2; and Patience Paul Buba, Personal Assistant to the National President.
Discussions during the meeting focused on possible areas of collaboration and synergy between both parties, particularly in the area of crime prevention, creating alternative pathways away from crime, social vices, and the rehabilitation and reintegration of women and youth involved in crime or affected by social vices. The conversation also touched on social reorientation, community education, and amplifying preventive messages across grassroots platforms.
ACP Olabisi Okuwobi reiterated that the goals of POCACOV are hinged on the vision of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, who is committed to promoting community-oriented policing strategies that focus on engagement, education, and proactive intervention. She emphasized the crucial role of women as community influencers, peacebuilders, and frontline advocates in achieving long-lasting change.
In her response, Princess Edna DD Azura expressed heartfelt appreciation for the visit and commended the proactive direction of the Nigeria Police Force through the POCACOV initiative. She described the meeting as timely, inspiring, and aligned with the core values of NCWS in protecting families and promoting positive societal values. She assured the POCACOV team of NCWS’s full support and willingness to collaborate on impactful programs and advocacy campaigns.
The visit concluded on a high note, with both parties expressing optimism about the prospects of working together to foster safer, stronger, and more resilient communities across Nigeria.
