Maryam Aminu
Chief Emmanuel Okewulonu, the Ikeoha Okigwe, has expanded his annual Widows’ Day humanitarian outreach to cover the entire Okigwe Zone, bringing relief and renewed hope to thousands of widows and indigent persons this Christmas season.
The initiative, which holds annually on December 26, is aimed at supporting widows one of the most vulnerable groups in society especially during the festive period when many struggle to afford basic necessities.
Originally launched in Avutu and later extended to Obowo, the Widows’ Day programme has grown steadily over the years.Organisers say the 2025 edition marks a significant milestone with its expansion across all communities in the Okigwe Zone.
According to the Ikeoha Solidarity Forum, this year’s outreach will see the distribution of thousands of clothing materials, bags of rice, pasta, noodles, cooking oil, condiments, cash gifts and other essential relief items to widows and carefully identified indigent persons. The intervention is designed to ease economic hardship and help beneficiaries celebrate Christmas with dignity.
Observers have described the expansion as a reflection of Chief Okewulonu’s enduring commitment to compassion and social responsibility, particularly given that the outreach comes shortly after his participation in a major federal election that reportedly involved substantial financial and personal sacrifices.
Despite the pressures associated with the electoral process, including post-election legal proceedings, Chief Okewulonu has remained resolute in sustaining his humanitarian activities, a gesture that has drawn widespread commendation across the zone.
As preparations heighten ahead of the December 26 event, expectations are high that the outreach will bring joy to many households, lift burdens and brighten the festive season for thousands of beneficiaries.
In a statement, the Ikeoha Solidarity Forum urged individuals, groups and community leaders to emulate the gesture, stressing that collective acts of kindness can make a meaningful difference in society.
“By drawing inspiration from this act of compassion and selflessness, we can all play a role in building more humane and caring communities,” the Forum said.
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