Her Excellency, Wife of the Osun State Governor, Chief (Mrs) Titilola Adeleke celebrates widows in Osun State on the occasion of the international widows’ Day 2023 celebration with the theme “Innovation and Technology for Gender Equality”.
According to Chief Mrs. Titilola Adeleke in a press statement released, She eulogized all widows in the State for their courage amid adversity because the disastrous loss of a partner is magnified by a long-term fight for their basic rights and dignity.
“As widows go through their own experiences of grief, loss, or trauma after the death of a spouse, they may also face economic insecurity, discrimination, stigmatization, and harmful traditional practices based on their marital status.
“Today, as the world marks international widows’ Day, an annual event that takes place on the 24th of June every year, I understand fully, the struggle and I acknowledge the pain and the challenges associated with widowhood.
“On this annual occasion of international widows’ Day 2023, I celebrate all widowed women in Osun State with resilience in times of hardship and great courage in times of despair.
“I pray that Almighty God will strengthen and comfort all widows’ who are going through hard times. I will develop a productive initiative that will cushion the effects of being a widow in any part of Osun State.