The Anambra State Government has assured a widow living in a makeshift shelter with her children at Umuodu, Okpuno, in Awka South Local Government Area, of its commitment to protecting her and ensuring the welfare of her family.
The assurance was given by the Commissioner for Women and Social Welfare, Mrs. Chinyere Esther Onyekesi, during a visit to the widow to assess her living conditions and identify her welfare needs.
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the widow and her children currently reside in a makeshift shelter, a situation that highlights the housing challenges and vulnerabilities faced by some families in the state.
Speaking during the visit, Mrs. Onyekesi assured the widow that she would not be abandoned to her circumstances, stressing the need to protect vulnerable women and children from abuse, neglect and other forms of hardship.
She reaffirmed the ministry’s commitment to ensuring that women and children facing difficult circumstances receive appropriate attention and support to improve their well-being.
“The visit underscores the state government’s stated commitment to social welfare, the protection of vulnerable citizens and the promotion of a safe and dignified living environment for women and children. She stated.
The Commissioner also encouraged individuals, organisations and well-meaning members of the public to support initiatives aimed at improving the living conditions of vulnerable families, particularly widows and children in need of urgent assistance.
The visit followed the intervention of Apostle Joel Agbata, who expressed his willingness to build a house for the widow and her children to provide them with safer and more suitable accommodation.
