A Nollywood actress, Amb. Queen Blessing Ebigieson has dolled out gifts worth about N7m to 1,000 widows and elderly women in Kaduna as part of activities to mark this year’s Valentine celebration in Zaria.
The event which was initially scheduled to take place at the Emir of Zazzau’s palace was later moved to Ras event centre in Sabon Gari, Zaria as the emirate is mourning the death of late Magajin Garin Sokoto.
Gunmen Kill Three Police Officers In Ebonyi
Reps urge Army Chief, IGP to probe invasion of five Imo communities
The actress said the gesture was part of the foundation’s initiative to better the lives of the elderly and widows across the country.
She said, “The event is an annual celebration by the foundation but it’s the first time, it has been extended to the north. It is aimed at identifying with the widows and the aged women, by giving them hope, love, affection and sense of belonging, so as to carry them along as humans.
“The foundation conducts this activity around the country, irrespective of tribe, region and religion. We feel every poor and downtrodden is a human who deserves the best from society.”
Queen Blessing said the foundation will continue to expand its scope especially in the northern part of the country.
In his speech, the Emir of Zazzau, Mallam Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli who was represented by the Dan Barhin Zazzau, Alhaji Ahmed Bashir Aminu applauded the effort of the foundation for selecting his emirate in providing for the poor.
