The Ebony state Government said it has disbursed N24 million to widows and the elderly in the state as a way of marking the nation’s 59th Independence Anniversary.
This was disclosed by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chietaincy Affairs in the state, Mr. Samuel Okoronkwo, during a party organised for widows and elderly people in Abakiliki on Monday.
The party was organised to celebrate Nigeria’s 59th independence as well as the 23rd anniversary of the state’s creation.
According to Okoronkwo no fewer than 500 persons comprising widows and the elderly benefited from the state government’s largesse.
“They are happy with the David Umahi-led government, this is our own way of touching the lives of the widows and the elderly during this period,” he said.
Also speaking, Rev. Fr. Abraham Nwali described the state government’s gesture as commendable saying, “widows and the elderly are a critical part of the society.”
“This support will make this category of persons feel belonged and loved, it will have a lasting effect on the widows and elders,” he said.
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