The Commissioner for Women and Social Welfare, Anambra State, Mrs. Chinyere Esther Onyekesi, has commended renowned philanthropist, Sir. Emeka Offor, for his sustained intervention in the lives of widows and vulnerable persons in the state.
Mrs. Onyekesi gave the commendation while attending a Mega Empowerment Programme for Widows held in Oraifite, Ekwusigo Local Government Area, where Dr. Offor empowered all the widows in the community with two bags of 50kg rice each, in addition to taking care of all their medical bills.
The Commissioner described the initiative as a remarkable demonstration of humanitarian service, noting that the gesture would go a long way in improving the economic well-being of the beneficiaries and strengthening their capacity to support their families.
She said the intervention was particularly significant at a time when government and individuals must work together to reduce poverty and improve the living conditions of vulnerable members of society.
According to Mrs. Onyekesi, the intervention by Sir. Offor complements the efforts of the Anambra State Government under the leadership of Professor Chukwuma Soludo to promote women empowerment, socialOnyekesi Commends Emeka Offor For Empowering Widows In Oraifite
The Commissioner for Women and Social Welfare, Anambra State, Mrs. Chinyere Esther Onyekesi, has commended renowned philanthropist, Sir. Emeka Offor, for his sustained intervention in the lives of widows and vulnerable persons in the state.
Mrs. Onyekesi gave the commendation while attending a Mega Empowerment Programme for Widows held in Oraifite, Ekwusigo Local Government Area, where Dr. Offor empowered all the widows in the community with two bags of 50kg rice each, in addition to taking care of all their medical bills.
The Commissioner described the initiative as a remarkable demonstration of humanitarian service, noting that the gesture would go a long way in improving the economic well-being of the beneficiaries and strengthening their capacity to support their families.
She said the intervention was particularly significant at a time when government and individuals must work together to reduce poverty and improve the living conditions of vulnerable members of society.
According to Mrs. Onyekesi, the intervention by Sir. Offor complements the efforts of the Anambra State Government under the leadership of Professor Chukwuma Soludo to promote women empowerment, social inclusion and improved welfare for vulnerable groups.
She assured widows across the state that the Ministry of Women and Social Welfare would continue to prioritise their welfare and ensure that they are carried along in relevant government empowerment and social intervention programmes.
The Commissioner further stated that the Ministry would continue to collaborate with philanthropists, organisations and other well-meaning individuals whose interventions contribute to improving the lives of women, widows and vulnerable persons.
Mrs. Onyekesi expressed appreciation to Sir Dr Emeka Offor for the initiative, urging other individuals and organisations to emulate his philanthropic efforts and contribute to building a more inclusive and supportive society. and improved welfare for vulnerable groups.
She assured widows across the state that the Ministry of Women and Social Welfare would continue to prioritise their welfare and ensure that they are carried along in relevant government empowerment and social intervention programmes.
The Commissioner further stated that the Ministry would continue to collaborate with philanthropists, organisations and other well-meaning individuals whose interventions contribute to improving the lives of women, widows and vulnerable persons.
Mrs. Onyekesi expressed appreciation to Sir Dr Emeka Offor for the initiative, urging other individuals and organisations to emulate his philanthropic efforts and contribute to building a more inclusive and supportive society.
