As part of its humanitarian gestures, a non-governmental organisation, Wayomti Charity Foundation, has distributed wrappers and cash to some Widows in Taraba State, north-eastern Nigeria.
The distribution occurred during the Wayomti Cares Initiative end of the year celebration organised by the Foundation for Widows, held on Wednesday at Fwanya Plaza, ATC in Jalingo, the capital city.
The event with the theme “Hope Still Rises” was graced by a Traditional ruler, Civil Society Organisations, NGOs, Religious leaders, a Councelor, and the media.
Other key themes are navigating grief and emotional healing, practical challenges, and rebuilding hope and future plans.
The Widows were equipped with knowledge on topics such as “What helped you the most in the early days, How do you handle moments of loneliness, Financial and Household Responsibility, and Parenting and Caring for Children.
Others include New Routines, Friendships, and Social Life, as well as Dating Again.
In an address of welcome, the Executive Director, who is the founder of Wayomti Charity Foundation, Mrs Prisca Essene Joel said the gesture aimed to positively impact the lives of Widows in society in line with its motto.
The motto is “Women and Youth Made Impact.”
She noted that the gesture to the Widows was the first of its kind in the activities of the organisation, adding that a donor, whose name was not mentioned, provided the items.
Mrs Joel mentioned that the gesture was also in line with the aims of the organisation, which is to empower women and youth with skills acquisition and educate them on issues that affect them.
While reaffirming the organisation’s commitment to continue empowering women and youth in society, the Executive Director urged well-to-do individuals to support the organisation to achieve its goals, considering the economic strain in the country.
Mrs Nnena Awoke Emelda, who delivered an inspirational Poem on Resilience, encouraged the women to learn a skill, engage in a business, and prioritise the well-being of their children, pointing out that life is unpredictable.
She also advised women to be adaptable, patient, hardworking, and regulate their emotions, as well as learn to recover from pain after the demise of their husbands.
In a remark, a Councelor, Emela Louis Ngah, who shared her experience as a victim of rape, encouraged the Widows not to give up and remain resilient by engaging in meaningful ventures.
Speaking to newsmen, the beneficiaries expressed deep appreciation to the Wayomti Charity Foundation, describing the gesture as the first of its kind in the history of their lives and unforgettable.
There were goodwill messages by the representatives from the coalition of NGOs and CSOs, as well as an expert, Mummy Eglah.
Sani Sulaiman
