The Widows Forum of Nigeria and Diaspora Incorporation has staged an awareness walk in commemoration of the 2019 International Widows Day in Anambra State on Monday. The awareness walk which started at Paul University Awka and ended at Eke- Awka market roundabout has placards with inscriptions like “widows are human beings, stop maltreating them,” “love and appreciate a widow,” “give helping hand to a widow,” among others. The widows came out in their numbers and with praises to God who saw them throughout the year as they appear in their uniforms. She noted that those cultures that infringe on widows rights should be abolished even as she encouraged widows facing dehumanization to report to them so that they will take the matter to court as they have legal backing. The group later presented an award to a philanthropist Dr. John Obegolu of Obeledu whom they said has demonstrated humanity to widows.

Source: Nigerian Tribune June 24, 2019 15:00 UTC