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3 foundations partner to provide medical care, empower widows in Lagos
DOHS Care For Vulnerable Women And Children Foundation, Ezra House and Godly Widows Initiative have partnered to empower and provide medical care for no fewer than 120 widows in Lagos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the event titled: “Wholesome Widows: Ways, Means And Right”, was organised in commemoration of the 2024 International Widows Day in Lagos. The…
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Foundation, Ajinomoto Foods empower widows through cooking competition in Lagos
The Healing Heart Foundation, an NGO in collaboration with the Ajinomoto Foods Nig Ltd., has empowered some widows through a cooking competition, to enhance their living standard. Mrs Sophy Mbanisi, Chief Executive Officer of the Foundation, made this known at the cooking competition exercise organised by the two bodies in commemoration of the 2024 International Widows Day (IWD) on Saturday…
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NGO mobilising support for widows toward economic independence, self-empowerment
The Helpline Social Support Initiative, an NGO, says it is mobilising support for widows in the Federal capital Territory, Abuja, in their journey toward economic independence and self-empowerment. The President of the NGO, Dr Jumai Ahmadu, stated this in Abuja on Wednesday, during a skills exhibition and charity sales, organised by the initiative to commemorate the 2024 International Widows Day.…
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FCTA rises against negligence, torture of widows
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), has reiterated its commitment to ending negligence, torture and stigmatisation of widows in the territory. Dr Adedayo Benjamins-Laniyi, Mandate Secretary, Women Affairs Secretariat, FCTA, gave the assurance in Abuja on Tuesday, at an event organised to commemorate the 2024 International Widows Day. The theme of the event – “Accelerating the Achievement of Gender Equality”,…
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Widows, others laud foundation over food, grants
Widows and indigent women in Dawaki community of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), have lauded the Nikki Udezue Foundation for donating food items and grants to ameliorate their plights. They expressed their appreciation during an outreach organised on Tuesday by the Foundation in Dawaki, Bwari area of Abuja. The event was sponsored by an individual marking her birthday under the…
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Eid-el Kabir: Sen Danmarke supports journalists, widows, orphans in Katsina
Journalists, widows and orphans on Sunday received cash and other gifts offered by Sen. Lado Danmarke, the PDP governorship candidate in the 2023 governorship election in Katsina State. The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) reports that the gesture was to enable them celebrate the Eid-el Kabir festival with their families. NAN reports that the gesture was extended to the physically challenged,…
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ASR Africa, BUA Group donate N10m to empower widows
The Abdul Samad Rabiu Initiative for Africa (ASR Africa), in commemoration of the 2024 International Widows’ Day, donated N10 million grant to the International Women’s Society (IWS) on Tuesday in Lagos. ASR Africa is a brainchild of African industrialist, philanthropist, and Chairman of BUA Group, Mr Abdul Samad Rabiu. The initiative, established in 2021, aims to provide sustainable, impact-based, homegrown…
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Yuletide: LP senatorial candidate donates 700 bags of rice to widows, orphans
Mr Mike Auta, Kaduna-South Senatorial Candidate of the Labour Party (LP), has distributed 700 bags of rice to widows and orphans in the area, to celebrate Christmas. Mohammed Zakari, Director-General of Auta Campaign Organisation, made the donation on Auta’s behalf in Kafanchan, headquarters of Jema’a Local Government Area. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the items were received…
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Nasarawa distributes 6000 bags of rice to widows
Nasarawa State Government on Monday began the distribution of 6000 25kg bags of rice to widows and other vulnerable groups across the 13 local government areas of the state. The donation was made by the Buhari Support Group identified as “Baba Buhari for All” Deputy Governor of the state, Dr Emmanuel Akabe, while inaugurating the distribution in Lafia said the…
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Ondo State Govt. empowers 200 Indigent widows
The Ondo State Government has financially empowered 200 indigent widows among other families, who are extremely distressed in the state. The wife of the governor, Betty Akeredolu, made this disclosure at the presentation of cash, to the beneficiaries in Akure. Akeredolu described the role played by women in stabilising the family as vital, adding that widows should not be discriminated…
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Edo empowers 846 widows *says poverty no excuse to sell PVCs
Comrade Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State yesterday brought smiles to the faces of 846 widows in the state with an empowerment programme worth millions of naira, saying poverty is no excuse to sell Permanent Voters’ cards. Speaking at the ceremony in Government House, Oshiomhole said, “Edo State Government believes that the best way to support widows is to empower them.…
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