Imo State First Lady, Mrs Chioma Uzodimma, has described widowhood as one of the most vulnerable experiences a woman can face, noting that for millions of women, the pain of loss is worsened by dispossession, discrimination, and harmful traditional practices.
Mrs Uzodimma made the remarks on Tuesday in a statement posted on her X handle to mark International Widows Day.
She said the GoodHope Women Flourish Initiative, her pet project, reaffirms its commitment to standing with widows across Imo State.
“These are women of immense strength who rebuild their lives, raise their children, and contribute to their communities despite overwhelming odds,” she stated.
The First Lady stressed that widowhood must never translate to poverty, isolation, or indignity.
“We believe that widowhood must never be a sentence to poverty, isolation, or indignity. Through our programmes, we remain committed to ensuring that widows have the tools, support, and opportunities to flourish,” she said.
Mrs Uzodimma called for collective action to protect the rights and dignity of widows, declaring: “No widow should grieve alone. No widow should be stripped of her rights. No widow should be left behind.”
International Widows Day is observed annually on June 23 to draw attention to the challenges faced by widows worldwide and to promote their rights and welfare.
International Widows Day: Imo First Lady Says Widowhood Shouldn’t Mean Poverty, Isolation
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