* Hails Abakaliki Anglican Diocese for donation of food items
By Chinwe Imo-Eze Onwosi
Wife of the Ebonyi Governor, Mary-maudlin Ogbonna Nwifuru has reiterated the need for widows and Orphans to be taken proper care of by their in-laws, communities and the society saying widowhood is a very lonely and miserable life without help from the society.
Nwifuru who spoke during the 2023 edition of Anglican Diocese of Abakaliki Diocesan Widows and Orphans End of the year Party Conference, Tuesday, in Abakaliki, encouraged them to report any form of abuse and other injustice meted on them to the appropriate quarters.
She commended the Anglican Diocese of Abakaliki for donating food items to Widows and Orphans in the state
The governor’s wife appreciated the Anglican Bishop of Abakaliki Diocese, Rt Rev. Monday Nkwoagu, and Wife Lady Charity Nkwagu for all efforts put in to sustain the program for 12 years since its inception.
She said the contribution of the diocese in taking good care of the widows and Orphans, paying their hospital bills, school fees, upkeep among other needs was a rare act that reflects their commitment to selfless service.
“Let the party be a moment of joy, connection for renewed sense of hope and love,” Mrs Nwifuru said.
In his remarks, the Anglican Bishop of Abakaliki Diocese, Rt Rev. Monday Nkwagu, encouraged generosity to those in need to make a positive impact in the society.
In her remark, the Bishops’ Wife, Lady Charity Nkwagu said that the diocesan widows and orphans programme started since 2012.
According to her, the programme had produced 13 university graduates, taking care of over 2000 widows and 300 orphans.
She added that other beneficiaries of the programme include; those in secondary, primary and nursery schools.
She said the programme were being sponsored by the Bishop, donors, friends, parishes, priests and wives, members of the church among other well wishers who support in paying their hospital bills and school fees.
“We had our first Christmas party with them that year, in a small scale.
“I remain grateful to God and my husband for helping, supporting and encouraging me,” Mrs Nkwagu said.
She further commended Mrs Nwifuru for her show of love and passion towards widows, orphans and vunerable persons in the society.
Earlier, the Beneficiaries, an Orphan and widows, Victor Igwe, Mrs Anthonia and Regina Nwankwo, commended the bishop and wife for their supports so far and thanked Mrs Nwifuru for identifying and supporting them as well.
items distributed include; cartons of tomatoes, cartons of vegetable oil, indomies, spaghetti, salt’s , tubers of yam and wrappers1
