...Aimed At Complementing Ambode's Giant Strides
A Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), A+ Vanguard Mushin Division has empowered about 30 widows with foodstuf and Cash gift.
In a statement made available to Agegepulse, the founder and coordinator of the NGO, Mrs. Yemi Ayoola said the empowerment is to extend alms to the widows adding that the initiative is also aimed at reeling out some of the organization's achievements overtime.
Most importantly, Mrs Ayoola said the campaign is geared towards complementing the effort of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode led government in reaching out to needies at the grassroots level by providing some relief material and as well as start up business for the widows.
Earlier, Sen. Ganiyu Solomon GOS hailed Mrs. Ayoola for her relentless effort in empowering youths, women at various capacities in the state. He urged the people of Mushin to use their vote to elect the candidate of their choice at the coming election.
GOS advised youths to get involve in active politics so as to occupy some political post in their respective communities.
Speaking on the topic; "Widowhood, Challenges, and mind empowerment", the guest lecturer at the event, Olori Ayo Yemisi Jaiyeola, founder, Serendipity House urged the widows to be resolute, avoid being liabilities noting that widowhood is not the end of life.
She sighted herself as an example having lost her husband ten years ago. "I have moved on to become a better and successful woman." Mrs Jaiyeola asserted.
She enjoined the beneficiaries to cultivate the habit of regular saving culture adding that they should use cash given to them as an opportunity to start a petty trade that will be judiciously managed.
A beneficiary, Mrs. Idowu Yinka speaking on behalf of others, thanked A+ Vanguard for the gestures, "this will go in a long way to boost our petty trade business. We promise to use the cash given to us judiciously. Thank you and God bless you.
