By Chigozie Uzosike
In concerted and passionate efforts to the protection of widows in the State, the Commissioner, Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Welfare, Hon. Lady Nkechinyere Ugwu, UNJP together with her team has waded into a reported case of victimization of a particular widow from Umueze Alaoma-Ntuata in Atta Ikeduru local government area of lmo State, (name withheld) whose husband died in 1989.
The widow, according to report she presented to the ministry, has gone through a lot in the hands of the first son of her late husband (name withheld). The widow reported that the eldest son threw her and children out of her husband house. “I am living at the mercy of good Samaritans to have a roof over my head. Even at that, he would still not allow me to have peace, “she submitted.
The Commissioner, Lady Ugwu yesterday, visited the village of the widow at Umueze Alaoma-Ntuata, Atta Ikeduru local government to see things for herself, including the isolated shanty of a house that the man in question has caused the widow to live in.
Filled with compassion, the Commissioner moved to ensure that the widow had peace. She visited the eldest son of the husband. Meeting his absence, she spoke to his wife to allow peace a chance so that the poor widow could live without fear of molestation and harassment.
Lady Ugwu also visited the palace of the traditional ruler of the area to call on him to intervene in the matter by making sure that every subject, whether poor or rich, is protected. “A traditional ruler should protect everyone. He is in charge of every subject under his autonomous community, “she opined.
She assured the widow and other widows in the community that the Governor’s wife, Barr. Chioma Uzodinma is passionate about widows and would make sure that they are protected under the law.
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The Commissioner encouraged the widow, assuring her the government would continue to follow up with all concerned to ensure that everyone lives in peace.
