By Philomina Attah
Mrs Angela Ohuabunwa, the founder, Let Your Light Shine Sisterhood Prayer Fellowship, an NGO, has called on the government, cooperate organisations, and individuals to prioritise support to widows in the country.
Ohuabunwa gave the advice on Sunday during the NGO’s thanksgiving and empowerment programme for widows and orphans at the (Anglican Communion) Saint Mathew Church, Maitama, Abuja.
Ohuabunwa, who is also the wife of the General Managing Director, Love FM Abuja, explained the role of women as home builders and prayer warriors, urging women to pray always for God’s intervention in their marriage.
According to her, the NGO focuses on empowering widows and reaching out to orphanages, particularly during her birth month of September.
Ohiabunwa also called on the government to support widows, stressing that aiding them is akin to sowing in God’s vineyard.
She emphasised the importance of gratitude to God and highlighted her organisation’s empowerment initiatives for widows.
She added that widows needed all the necessary supports, especially during the current economy situation in the country.
“This year, we supported over 20 widows through empowerment programmes and outreach activities.
“I think our widows and orphans have been neglected by the government. So I’m using this opportunity to create awareness by telling Nigerians that, what you sow in the life of these people, you are sowing in God’s vineyard.
“And the blessings is much. She we need to support them in the litter way we can and God will blessed us bountifully, ” she said.
Ohiabunwa urged the government to focus more on supporting widows and advised couples facing marital challenges to practice patience and respect in their relationships.
A widows, Mrs Juliana Peter, one of those who benefited from the organisation’s appreciated Ohuabunwa for her gesture and pray for God’s reward.
She further pleaded with the government to supports widows, orphan by creating empowerment programmes that help alleviate them from poverty.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that a special prayer for President Bola Tinubu and Nigeria was conducted by Rev Jerry Marcus, the priest in charge of the Church .(NAN)