Leadway Widows Empowerment and the Vulnerable Education Initiative-lwevei

25/06/2024

LEADWAY WIDOWS EMPOWERMENT AND THE VULNERABLE EDUCATION INITIATIVE, NIGERIA CELEBRATES NIGERIAN WIDOWS AND ANNOUNCE PLANS FOR THEIR SUPPORT
Nigeria joins the rest of the World to observe the International Widows Day. The nation has over two million Widows, more half of which are staying in different camps with little or no sustainable support.

The United Nations General Assembly adopted June 23 as the official International Widows Day on December 21, 2010. However, International Widows Day had already been observed since 2005 by the Loomba Foundation. Rajinder Loomba, who is a member of the House of Lords in the U.K., founded the Loomba Foundation to work on the issues faced by a woman during widowhood in developing countries. Rajinder was inspired to start this foundation after witnessing the struggles that his mother had to go through when she became a widow at the age of 37 in 1954. Following the launch in 2005, the Loomba Foundation led a five-year global campaign for U.N. recognition. As a result, the United Nations General Assembly made a unanimous decision to adopt International Widows Day as an annual Global Day of Action.
As losing a loved one in any capacity is difficult and traumatic, this day aims to ensure that widows all over the world are given the support they need to go through that incredibly difficult time. And because in many countries, people, especially women who find themselves as widows also find themselves in situations where they are denied their right to inheritance. There are also cultures in different parts of the world where they see widows as being cursed or associated with the practice of witchcraft. This wrong mindset separates them from their community and even from their children.
While no one wants to think about the future death of their spouse, it is critical for every one of us to prepare for any unfortunate and unforeseen events, and most importantly, support those who are in dire need.
International Widows Day, celebrated every year on June 23, is a special day established by the United Nations dedicated to addressing the poverty and injustice faced by millions of widows and their dependents. Losing your partner is never an easy thing and this International Widows Day, let’s take a stand to create awareness about the situation of widows across the world.
For many women around the world, the devastating loss of a partner is magnified by a long-term fight for their basic rights and dignity. Despite the fact that there are more than 258 million widows around the world, widows have historically been left unseen, unsupported, and unmeasured in our societies.
Today, as armed conflicts, displacement and migration, and the COVID-19 pandemic leave tens of thousands of women newly widowed and many others whose partners are missing or disappeared, the unique experiences and needs of widows must be brought to the forefront, with their voices leading the way.
Experience from the past, shows that widows are often denied inheritance rights, have their property grabbed after the death of a partner, and can face extreme stigma and discrimination, as perceived ‘carriers’ of disease. Worldwide, women are much less likely to have access to old age pensions than men, so the death of a spouse can lead to destitution for older women. In the context of lockdowns and economic closures, widows may not have access to bank accounts and pensions to pay for healthcare if they too become ill or to support themselves and their children. With lone-mother families and single older women already particularly vulnerable to poverty, this is an area that needs urgent attention.
On International Widows’ Day, 23 June, let’s take a look at some of the issues affecting widows in Nigeria sand what must be done to safeguard and advance their rights.
We at the Leadway Widows’ Initiative, we are charting a new form of support that we believe would change the narrative. A mentorship empowerment scheme that would lead to sustainable livelihoods for them is being planned, using a multi-facetted partnership approach that would bring all stakeholders together for the purpose.

25/06/2024

LEADWAY WOMEN EMPOWERMENT AND THE VULNERABLE EDUCATION INITIATIVE FELICITATES WITH THE MUSLIM UMMAH AT EID-EL ADHA, 1445AH

The Director General, Mrs. Christiana Joshua Mamza on behalf the Board of Trustees, Management and Staff of the Initiative felicitates with the entire Nigerian Muslims on the occasion of this year’s Eid-el Adha, 1445 otherwise known as Sallah of Sacrifice.
The event is especially sacred in view of the service of sacrifice as ordained by God Himself to Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham), instructed to undertake the divine order. It signified the significance of Sacrifice and obedience to the Almighty by Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham), to be emulated by all Muslims as Commanded by the Almighty.
We at the Initiative recognize and extol the virtues of sacrifice and obedience, which are necessary for a saner society that breeds justice and mercy to the less endowed and the vulnerable in the society particularly the weak, such as widows and their children.
In her message to all Muslims, The Director General, Mrs. Christiana Mamza pray for the well being of all at this critical moment of economic challenges in our country and called for support to the Widows and the vulnerable in the society, so as to give them sense of belonging.
She pledged her commitment and that of her Management and staff to the cause of indigent Widows and the vulnerable children in Nigeria, as much as resources would allow.

27/05/2024

LWEVEI Celebrates Children Day and Pays Tribute to the Vulnerable Children in Nigeria
From the Director General,
Mrs. Christiana Joshua Mamza
May 27, 2024
Dear Compatriots,

Millions of Children across the globe are today being taught, mentored and trained in various fields of human endeavor to serve as the pivot point around which the future will revolve. In doing that authorities across nations would need to give clear direction as to the path these leaders of tomorrow will take.
Surely, the world requires scientific approach that would guarantee efficiency and improved productivity and resilience in the process of growth of society. To do that the Artificial Intelligence is provided a window of opportunity for today’s child to pursue dreams of our next generation.
This is the significance of the May 27 International Children’s Day celebration. This year, 2024 has a theme ‘Children's Art and Creativity: Encourage children to express themselves through art, music, and creative activities that celebrate their talents and voices’.
As an Initiative, our organization, LWEVEI, we join all Nigerian Parents to congratulate the Nigerian Children on this day and to urge them to be steadfast in their pursuit for excellence, in order to realize their dreams for the future. We therefore welcome this year’s theme and urge government at all levels to implement the Child Rights Act assiduously.
Our concern for the plight of the ‘vulnerable Children’ under severe conditions as a result of crisis, natural or man-made, knows no bounds. We have continued to encourage well-meaning Nigerians to contribute or donate for their tutelage through education and skills acquisition programmes, we are executing.
We call on the Federal Government to ensure that the Child Rights Act is made available to all strata of society through the local authorities that should be made to publish translated copies for wide distribution.
Once again, God bless the Nigerian Children, God Bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

20/05/2024

With Stephen Akintayo Foundation – I just got recognised as one of their top fans! 🎉

10/05/2024

LWEVEI FETES ITS GREAT SUPPORTER AS SHE CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY
The Director Genera, Mrs. Christiana Joshua Mamza has adored one of the greatest supporters of the Initiative, Mrs. Winnie Atawodi, who recently celebrated her birthday, in appreciation of her immense support to the indigent widows and their children.
In a her speech at the occasion, Mrs Christiana Joshua Mama said it was the policy of the LWEVEI Initiative to recognize any contribution that is meant to improve the living standard of indigent widows and their needy children.
She added that Mrs. Atawodi would always be remembered for her concerted efforts towards providing both material and other forms of support to the needy, including the education of some children of indigent women.
In her acceptance of the award, Mrs. Winnie Atawodi expressed delight for the recognition, particularly by such a well-meaning NGO, whose main purpose is directed at humanity especially indigent widows and their children.

09/05/2024

“The nation needs a renewed form of poverty reduction strategy to ensure sustainable method of alleviating the suffering of citizens in view of the current economic crunch that is threatening livelihoods.”
Director General of a non-governmental organization that is currently working to improve the standard of living for indigent widows and their Children, Mrs. Christiana Joshua Mamza, said this in Abuja at the presentation of an Award of appreciation to the Director General, National Centre for Women Development, Hon. Dr. Asabe Vilita Basir at her office in Abuja today.
According to Mrs Christiana Mamza, Nigeria has all it takes to be economically buoyant if resources are directed to the right channels. She added that the President, Sen. Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda presents a credible policy of poverty reduction.
Mrs Mamza told the Hon.Dr. Asabe Vilita Bashir that her contribution to the uplifting of the womenfolk particularly the indigent women in the country stands out as exemplary that should be emulated by all women in high positions of relevance.
Mrs Mamza expressed her willingness to work with the Women Centre to pursue well-meaning schemes that would change the poverty alleviation activities that would not only be relevant but also sustainable to make the indigent widows attain self-sufficient
Meanwhile, Hon. Dr. Asabe Vilita Bashir has assured the NGO that she will continue to do whatever was necessary to improve the quality of life for the indigent widows and their children.
She called on well-meaning Nigerians, relevant agencies to support a good cause such the vision as encapsulated in the Mission statement of the Leadway Widows Empowerment and the Vulnerable Education Initiative.
Highlight of the event was the presentation of a Plaque and a Medal of Excellence to the Director General, Women Centre, Mrs Asabe Vilita Bashir by the Chief Executive Officer of the NGO, Mrs Christiana Mamza and her Board of Trustee Members.

A day earlier, the management of LWEVEI led by the DG, Mrs. Christiana Joshua Mamza was at the office of the CEO/DG Maryam Abacha Centre for Women Development, Hon. Dr. Asabe Vilita Bashir to congratulate her on the Initiative’s decision to award her as the “Valuable Mother of the Vulnerable’.

Mrs Mamza said Nigerians have noted with delight her enormous contributions to the plight of widows and the vulnerable in the Society.

Earlier, the Executive Director, LWEVEI, Prince Danladi Hassan Kobi told the DG that as an astute administrator and seasoned Politician, she was well versed on the issue of widowhood sufferings and had done well in bringing succor to the victims of crisis particularly in the North East sub-region, where she hailed from.
In her response, Hon. Asabe Vilita accepted the Award and assured that she will continue to support the cause of the down-trodden in Nigeria.

13/03/2024

LWEVEI UNDERTAKES PARTNERSHIP VISIT TO THE AMAC LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL; SEEKS COOPERATION TO RUN HUMANITY PROJECT IN AMAC

The leadership of the Leadway Widows Empowerment and the Vulnerable Education Initiative has paid a courtesy call on the Speaker of the AMAC Legislative Assembly at his office in Abuja.
In her speech, the Director General Mrs. Christiana Joshua Mamza told the Rt. Hon. Speaker that the Initiative recognizes the enormous work being done by the Council in raising the standard of living of the down-trodden in the Council and the continued efforts of the Chairman and members of his council to improve the quality of life of the rural communities.
Also contributing, the Executive Director of the Initiative, Prince Danladi Hassan Kobi spoke at length of the current economic situation more so with the less privileged in the society and said the Initiative through its carefully designed schemes aims to reach the widows and their children, people living with disabilities as well as those who are victims of crisis and who now live in IDP camp within the Municipal Council area.
In his response, the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Mathew Danjuma Yare welcomed the idea being pursued by the Initiative and assured the team of the Council’s readiness to partner and assist the less privileged in AMAC.
Rt. Hon. Mathew Yare said he will personally assist in ensuring the success of the program scheduled to commence in the AMAC area this quarter.
The Director General was accompanied on the visit by Members of the Board of Directors, Mrs. Tamar John and Mrs. Wadi Luka as well as the Secretary General, Pst Emanuel Udenna and the Director of Communications, Mr Jacob Aluga A.
It will be recalled that the Initiative had announced its plan to build partnership across all strata of society, to achieve its projects and activities.

08/03/2024

celebrating Women in the House

08/03/2024

The DG, Leadway Widows Empowerment and the Vulnerable Education Initiative-lwevei celebrate all women on this special occasion of women's day and pray God to continue given all the women strength and good health to do their work. and will not sow for another to eat but live to reap the fruit of their Labour.

05/03/2024

Executive Director, LWEVEI,
Prince Danladi Hassan Kobi, fsca.

Ramadan is here and we send you greetings. It is time to care for the less endowed among us. Please take a minute to give a thought about the needy, the widows, orphans and the vulnerable in society.

05/03/2024

Humanitarian Project NGO continues search for Partners to fight Poverty

As part of its partnership drive, the NGO, Humanitarian Project today, Tuesday 5th March, 2024, paid a courtesy visit on the Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, MACRO Homes Multi Concepts Limited, Maitama, Abuja in its search for credible Nigerian Business Concerns, who share its vision for a better deals for vulnerable Nigerians.
The Director General, LWEVEI, Mrs. Christiana Joshua Mamza who led the team told the Macro Homes Management that a great number of victims of crisis who are living in serious conditions are widows and their children who mostly are in dire need of support.
She traced the history of the poverty alleviation activities in the country and concluded that all well-meaning Nigerians must use resources at their disposal to help those in dire need.
In his contribution, the Executive Director, Prince Danladi Hassan Kobi reviewed the activities of the Initiative and called for partnership with the Real Estate Industry since LWEVEI has a real estate Agent, its Revenue Generating Arm that works to source funding for its projects with the assistance and support of such business companies. Also contributing, the Director, Information and Communication, Mr Jacob Aluga spoke on the education project that attract attention of most Nigerians.
In her remarks, the Executive Director, Macro Homes Limited, Maryam Lawan agreed that their company believes in the development of the country and by implication, the improvement of the living standards of Nigerians.
Also contributing, the Business Development Manager, of the Company, Mr. Saidu Hassan assured the NGO of the Company’s willingness to work with the NGO as part of the Corporate Social Responsibility, CSR, and discussed at length on the program modules and how the partnership will be implemented.
In his words, the Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Abdulaziz Abubakar Atiku noted the efforts of the NGO and assured of his support saying that “we should wor towards helping to uplift lives of the needy”

04/03/2024