By Funmi Ojo
Wife of Osun State governor, Chief Mrs. Titilola Adeleke, has empowered Two hundred young widows have been empowered by with financial grants of ten million naira by the wife of Osun state governor, to support their businesses and promote self-reliance.
The empowerment programme, held on at the Government House, Oke-Fia, Osogbo, was organised by the Office of the First Lady in partnership with Imole Osun Development and the Rekindled Hope Foundation as part of efforts to improve the livelihoods of vulnerable women across the state.
Speaking at the event, Mrs. Adeleke said the initiative was aimed at providing beneficiaries with the financial support needed to expand their businesses, care for their families and build sustainable means of livelihood.
She urged the widows to make judicious use of the grants, stressing that the funds should serve as a foundation for long-term economic growth rather than short-term consumption.
“Every woman deserves the opportunity to live with dignity and attain financial independence. This programme reflects our commitment to uplifting vulnerable members of society through meaningful economic empowerment,” she said.
The First Lady commended Imole Osun Development and the Rekindled Hope Initiative for partnering to implement the programme.
She also appreciated Governor Ademola Adeleke for his continued support for initiatives aimed at improving the welfare and prosperity of the people of Osun State.
Earlier widows received grant from #50,000 to #200,000 to support their businesses.
Earlier, the Director of Gender in the Osun State Ministry of Women, Children and Social Affairs, Mrs. Lola Adewale, advised the beneficiaries to invest the grants in viable businesses.
She cautioned them against using the money for social ceremonies or to offset personal debts, urging them instead to channel the funds into income-generating ventures that would improve their standard of living.
One of the beneficiaries, who spoke on behalf of the recipients, expressed gratitude to the First Lady for the intervention, describing the financial support as timely and impactful.
She pledged that the beneficiaries would make productive use of the grants to improve their livelihoods and support their families.
Edited by Olaitan Oye-Adeitan
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