GRACE GIVEN WIDOWS CHARITY FOUNDATION COLLABORATES WITH IBEJU-LEKKI LG TO EMPOWER WIDOWS

In a heartwarming display of community solidarity, a Non-Governmental Organization, Grace Given Widows Charity Foundation in collaboration with Ibeju-Lekki Local Government on Friday 19th September, 2025 distributed essential food items and cash assistance to over 200 widows in the Council Area. This initiative, themed "a Father to the Fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in His holy dwelling" aims to alleviate the economic hardships faced by widows and promote their financial independence in the face of the current economic realities. Speaking at the event, the Executive Chairman of Ibeju-Lekki Local Government, Hon. Abdullahi Sesan Olowa while addressing the widows affirmed that, today’s gesture of support, though modest, carries a profound message which implies that they are seen, valued, and are never alone. While expressing his heartfelt gratitude to the Grace Given Widows Charity Foundation and its visionary founder, Mrs. Victoria Adenaike, Hon. Olowa stated that the foundation does more than provide material aid, as it creates a sanctuary where widows can find solace, encouragement, and the tools to rebuild their lives with dignity and hope. Mrs. Victoria Adenaike, Executive Director of Grace Given Widows Charity Foundation NGO, expressed profound gratitude to the Executive Chairman who is an embodiment of humility and service to the people for the collaboration, stating, "Widows are the unsung pillars of our society, often bearing the brunt of loss and economic challenges. This partnership with Ibeju-LekkiLocal Government is a testament to what we can achieve when compassion meets action". The event, which held at the Secretariat, saw beneficiaries receive food items and cash donated by the Local Government and the NGO a gesture which is meant to support immediate needs such as business startups. Hon. Olowa also used the moment to announce the administration’s intention of the renewed hope conditional cash transfer which is aimed at helping beneficiaries and would run for six months.