Foundation empowers 100 widows, less-privileged women in Lagos

To put smile on the faces of indigent people in the society, a non- governmental organisation (NGO), Touch of Love and Lifting Hands Foundation has empowered over 100 widows, vulnerable and less-privileged women in lfako ljaye local government area of Lagos State. Job

The Founder of the NGO, Dr. Atinuke Wuraola Owolabi, said the event was to celebrate Christmas with elderly people widows, vulnerable and the less privilege in the society.

She said the gesture was in line with the group’s core value of providing succour to the elderly and empowering widows and the vulnerable in society.

Atinuke noted that the aim was to put smiles on the faces of the aged, widows, vulnerable and less privilege as the foundation intends to train the widows and vulnerables by empowering them so as to improve their livelihood and that of their children.

She noted that the essence of celebrating Christmas with the aged mothers, widows, vulnerable and less privilege was to put smiles on their faces despite the challenges and turbulence being faced in the country.

She said: “This is a ministry God has placed in my hands and we have been doing this humanitarian service for the past six years. “Though this year came with so much economic disruption but we still find it in our hearts to celebrate them because it is part of us. We will not relent in contributing my own quota in giving back to the society.”

Atinuke who is the chairperson of Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria, Lagos Chapter explained further that the foundation is dedicated to take care and uplifting of elderly people, widows and vulnerable in the society. “It is devoid of religious discrimination and inclination of beneficiaries that caters for both the Christian and lslamic faith”.

The Councilor representing Ward E in lfako ljaye legislative arm,Hon Adebo Samuel Kayode expressed joy and commended Engr. Atinuke for her effort in trying to eradicate poverty and showing love to the widows and vulnerable especially the aged mothers.

He stated that many individuals have such resources but to show a little love to the less privilege becomes a problem.

He called on industries, philantropists, corporate organisations and well-meaning Nigerians to identify with NGOs in providing succour for widows and other vulnerable women, adding that government cannot do it alone.

Hon. Kayode who is the deputy majority leader in lfako ljaye council urged the widows and vulnerable being empowered to make good use of the opportunity given to them.