YAN ONDO, AIKU FOUNDATION UNVEIL WIDOWS EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM FOR 180 BENEFICIARIES ACROSS ONDO

YAN ONDO, AIKU FOUNDATION UNVEIL WIDOWS EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM FOR 180 BENEFICIARIES ACROSS ONDO


The Youth Assembly of Nigeria (YAN), Ondo State Chapter, in collaboration with Aiku Ever Bright International Foundation, has announced plans to launch a widows empowerment initiative aimed at supporting vulnerable women across Ondo State.

The initiative, tagged “Widows Empowerment Program,” is sponsored by Prince Bright Adelegan, Patron of YAN Ondo State Chapter, and is expected to benefit 180 widows drawn from the 18 Local Government Areas of the state.

According to the organizers, the program is designed to provide support, encouragement, and empowerment to widows facing economic and social challenges, while also promoting compassion and social responsibility within communities.

Speaking on the initiative, the Speaker of the Youth Assembly of Nigeria (YAN), Ondo State Chapter, Rt. Hon. Isaiah Oyawale, described the outreach as a humanitarian effort aimed at restoring hope and improving the lives of widows across the state.

He noted that many widows continue to face hardship, loneliness, and uncertainty, stressing the importance of collective efforts in supporting vulnerable members of society.

“This initiative goes beyond empowerment. It represents love, care, and a commitment to ensuring widows are not forgotten in our communities,” he stated.

The organizers also called on stakeholders, youth leaders, philanthropists, and members of the public to support the initiative as preparations continue ahead of the official launch.

The upcoming outreach is expected to provide assistance and relief to beneficiaries while encouraging greater community participation in humanitarian causes across Ondo State.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

JUST IN: ONDO GOVT ORDERS TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF SELECTED SCHOOLS AHEAD OF STATE ASSEMBLY ELECTION

Image
ONDO GOVT ORDERS TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF SELECTED SCHOOLS AHEAD OF STATE ASSEMBLY ELECTION The Ondo State Ministry of Education, Science and Technology has announced the temporary closure of selected public primary and secondary schools across the state ahead of the Ondo State House of Assembly election scheduled for Wednesday, May 20, 2026. According to a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, the affected schools are those designated as polling centres for the election across the 18 Local Government Areas of the state. The Ministry directed learners, teachers, and other staff members in the affected schools to remain at home on election day as part of measures to ensure the safety of lives and property and to support a peaceful and orderly electoral process. The statement noted that heads of the affected schools would be contacted directly to ensure full compliance with the directive, while officials from Zonal and Area Education Offices would also monitor and supp...
Read more

JUST IN: APC ONDO APPOINTS OLAWALE IJANUSI AS SPECIAL ASSISTANT ON NEW MEDIA

Image
APC ONDO APPOINTS OLAWALE IJANUSI AS SPECIAL ASSISTANT ON NEW MEDIA The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State has announced the appointment of Mr. Olawale Sunday Ijanusi as Special Assistant on New Media to the State Chairman, in a move aimed at strengthening the party’s communication structure. The appointment, which was conveyed in an official letter dated April 21, 2026, and signed by the APC Ondo State Secretary, Alex Kalejaye, forms part of an ongoing reorganization within the party’s secretariat to enhance effective service delivery. According to the letter, Ijanusi was found suitably qualified for the role following an internal assessment, underscoring the party’s commitment to engaging competent individuals in key strategic positions. The new role places Ijanusi at the center of the party’s digital communication efforts, where he is expected to manage and coordinate new media strategies, including online engagement, information dissemination, and digital campaign initia...
Read more

JUST IN: MATO CRUSHES INCUMBENT ADEFIRANYE, CLINCHES APC REPS TICKET WITH LANDSLIDE VICTORY

Image
MATO CRUSHES INCUMBENT ADEFIRANYE, CLINCHES APC REPS TICKET WITH LANDSLIDE VICTORY Hon. Mathew Oye Oyerinmade, popularly known as MATO, has emerged as the winner of the All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives Primary Election for Ile-Oluji/Okeigbo and Odigbo Federal Constituency in Ondo State, defeating incumbent lawmaker, Hon. Festus Adefiranye, by a wide margin. The APC primary election, held on Saturday across the federal constituency, recorded a large turnout of party delegates and supporters, with security agencies and party officials monitoring the exercise. At the end of the collation process, Hon. Mathew Oye Oyerinmade secured an overwhelming 12,744 votes to emerge victorious in the keenly contested primary election. His closest rival and incumbent member representing the constituency at the Federal House of Representatives, Hon. Festus Adefiranye, polled 1,944 votes, while other aspirants recorded lower figures. The result reflected a decisive victory for Oyer...
Read more