Abakaliki, Nigeria – Gov. Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi has reaffirmed his commitment to serve humanity.
Nwifuru, represented by his wife, Mrs Mary-Maudline Nwifuru, made the remarks on Monday, during the 2024 Annual Widows’ party, organised by Mrs Eunice Egwu, wife of a former Governor, at the British Hope High School, Abakaliki.
The governor who described widowhood as a community challenge, called on well-meaning individuals to emulate Mrs Egwu who had been celebrating widows for over 20 years.
According to him, Mrs Egwu’s Widowcare Foundation has created a situation where widows are not left behind and promised to support the initiative.
The Chairman of the occasion, and former Minister of Education, Senator Sam Egwu, appreciated his wife for her compassion, generosity and consistency in the healthcare delivery services, education and empowerment of the downtrodden in the state.
Egwu, represented by Dr John Otu, commended partners for supporting the foundation.
Mrs Egwu said about 550 widows were celebrated in 2024.
She disclosed that she bought items, worth between N15 million and N20 million, which was distributed to widows as a way to alleviate their living conditions.
She appreciated supporters of her foundation and promised continuity in its initiative.
Some beneficiaries, Mrs Augustina Amara and Juliana Uga, thanked Mrs Egwu for her usual gesture and promised to continually pray for the development of the state.
Mrs Egwu presented bags of rice, wrappers, household items and financial assistance to beneficiaries.
