Kwara First lady Distributes Relief Materials To Widows

Date: 2017-06-15

The Wife of Kwara Governor, Mrs Omolewa Ahmed on Wednesday distributed relief materials to some widows across the 16 Local Government Areas of the state to alleviate their sufferings.

Mrs Ahmed, who was represented by the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Dr Asiat Saka, said the items were to assist the widows in the state.

The items distributed were Rice, Beans, Gari, Sugar and clothing among others.

She said that the items were distributed to support the widows by putting smiles on their faces.

She explained the concept of widowhood in Nigeria, obstacles and challenges faced by widows with the effects on the family institution and actions needed by all to correct the situation.

Ahmed called on NGO's, individuals and philanthropists to cooperate and collaborate by building synergy with renewed sense of commitment to complement government's efforts in assisting the needy and poor in the society.

"I want to assure all the widows that their empowerment and distribution of the relief package will continue and be sustained," she added.

In his remarks, the Director of the Ministry, Mrs Sikirat Alao urged the widows to face their challenges with courage and determination to fulfill parental obligations.

She also advised the widows to be contented with whatever they have, and struggle to give their children sound education.

Mrs Salimat Yahya, who spoke on behalf of the beneficiaries, commended the governor's wife for her support and donation always.

Source

 

Cloud Tag: What's trending

Click on a word/phrase to read more about it.

KSIRS     Simeon Ajibola     Abdulmumini AbdulRazaq     Nupe     Sheikh Ariyibi     Muhammed Mahe Abdulkadir     Amos Justus Sayo     Kwara Polytechnic     Alfa Modibo Belgore     Kulende-UITH     Universal Basic Education Commission     Haruna Olawale Sulaiman     Umar Saro     Sadiq Umar     Lanre Badmus     Manzuma     Assayomo     Akanbi-Oke     Rex Olawoye     Bamidele Adegoke     Suleiman Alege Kuranga     Baba Issa Awoye     Lai Mohammed     Kwara TV     Muhammad Yahya     Abdulraheem Yusuf     Countryside Emerging Leaders Fellowship     KWATMA     Olatunde Oyeyiola     Baba-Isale     Hussein Olokooba     Victor Gbenga Yusuf     Oba-Solagberu     David Oyepinola Adedumoye     CKNG     Local Government Pension Board     Wale Oladepo     Share-Tsaragi     CBT     Agbarere     Modibbo Kawu     Students Union Government     Oba Abdulraheem     Vasolar Consultoria     Ishola Moses Abiodun     Communication Network Support Services     Ilorin East/South Federal Constituency     Halimah Perogi     Mohammed Halidu     Crystal Corner Shops     Amuda Bembe     Saadu Yusuf     Abdullahi Saadudeen Alikinla     Abdulwahab Olarewaju Issa     Siddiq Adebayo Idowu Salawu     Al-Hikmah University     Ibrahim Jawondo     Ajase-Ipo     MATTA Girls Foundation     Association Of Kwara State Online Media Practitioners     Danladi     Suleiman Ajadi     Kwara State Fish Farmers Association     Buari Edun     Gbugbu International Market     Dogara     Government House     Isin     Ojo Fadumila     Moshood Mustapha     Arinola Lawal     Olabode Towoju     Adamu B. Yaqubu     Ilorin South Constituency     Lotus Bank     Durosinlohun Kawu     Abdulkadir Bolakale Sakariyah    

Cloud Tag: What's trending

Click on a word/phrase to read more about it.

Moses Adekanye     MAI Akande     Moji Makanjuola     Busari Alabi Alausa     Ahmed     Ilesha Gwanara Road     Timothy Akangbe     Borgu     Old Oyo     Modibo Kawu     Victor Gbenga Yusuf     Yusuf Ali     Kale Belgore     Omoniyi M. Ayinla     Ajike People Support Centre     Salihu Yahaya     Ambassador Kayode Laro     Sun Qing Rong     Abdulrazak Shehu Akorede     Kwara Hotel     Adekunle David Dunmade     Centre For Digital Economy     Dan-Kazeem     Obasanjo     Taofik Abiodun Ahmed     Ibrahim Oloriegbe     Ariyo     All Confederation Of Principals Of Secondary Schools     Kaiama     Dasuki Belgore     Tayo Alao     Abdulrahman Abdulrasak     Ado Bayero     Revenue Court     Lanre Aremu     Abdulrasheed Na\'Allah     Ogbondoroko     Innocent Okoye     LABTOP     Yusuf AbdulRasheed     Sayomi     Abegunde Goke     Oyun     Raliat Islamic Foundation     Baba Issa     Government Girls’ Day Secondary School Pakata     Yusuf Amuda Aluko     Busari Toyin Isiaka     Kwara State Geographic Information Service     Danhawa     Sa\'adu Salau     Kwara State Coalition Of Business And Professional Associations     Ilorin Metro Park     Amina El-Imam     Ayobami Seriki     Babaloja-General     Ibraheem Abdullateef     Ali Ahmad     CUTI     Rotimi Samuel Olujide     Sherif Sagaya     A.O. Belgore     Muhammad Fawaz Abubakar     Ministry Of Women Affairs And Social Development     Ayedun     KWATMA     COVID-19 Palliatives     Isaac Aderemi Kolawole     Wasiu Odewale     Olateju Lukman     TIIDELab     Ahmed Bolaji Nagode     Offa     Mumeen Lah     Suleiman Idris     Ilorin Central Mosque     Jimoh Olusola Imam