A non-governmental organization, The When in Need Foundation (WIN), has extended relief to victims of the recent fire outbreak in a market in the FCT.
Speaking at an early Christmas Giveaway and Educational Support Initiative, in Abuja yesterday, its founder, Dr. Chetachi Ecton, said that 370 widows, 20 students, and 10 trainees received assistance.
She said among the widows, 100 were from the FCT, while 270 were wives of civilian, military and police force personnel who have faced significant hardships.
Ecton announced a special scholarship for a young widow aspiring to return to school to pursue her dreams.
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She also encouraged beneficiaries not to let their circumstances limit them but to confront challenges with resilience.
Noah Emmanuel, National President of the Non-governmental Association for Literacy Support Services (NOGALSS), praised the initiative and called for more support for vulnerable populations.
Also speaking, Usman Kupi, the Sa’Peyi of Garki, urged Nigerians to remain patient with the government, expressing optimism about the policies of President Bola Tinubu.
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