The Mothers Peace and Development Forum (MPDF) has expressed strong support for a significant initiative by the Defence and Police Officers’ Wives Association (DEPOWA), which aims to provide full scholarships to children of fallen heroes.
This initiative, as highlighted by DEPOWA President, Oghogho Musa, is set to commence with the establishment of the DEPOWA Future Leaders Academy in September 2026.
During a press conference held in Abuja, the Women’s group commended the initiative, emphasizing its positive impact on the morale of troops and the families affected.
The forum’s Convener, Bilikisu Aminu, acknowledged the fears and uncertainties faced by the families of fallen heroes regarding their future. The scholarships are seen as a beacon of hope, ensuring these children have access to education and better opportunities.
Aminu also praised Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Christopher Musa for his ongoing support of DEPOWA’s initiatives since taking office in 2023. The MPDF urged military personnel to honor this initiative by taking decisive action against threats to national security, reinforcing the commitment to protect and serve the country and its citizens.
According to the Convener “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.
“We also commend DEPOWA for the well thought out plan to admit children from surrounding communities. This will make the people in those communities to support and cooperate with troops. It will boost intelligence gathering as the people will see troops as part of the community.
Also speaking at the press conference, the Secretary of the MPDF, Ifeoma Igwe noted that since assumption of office, the DEPOWA President, Mrs Musa has introduced numerous initiatives to bring succour to families of fallen heroes and those still in service.
She noted that this would 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 non-kinetic means to restore peace in our country,” Igwe added.
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