By Abiodun Abegunde

The Nigerian Air Force Wives Association (NAFOWA) has extended humanitarian support to 150 widows in Lagos, including 50 widows of fallen Nigerian Air Force personnel and 100 widows from the Shasha Community.

National President of NAFOWA, Mrs Rakiya Abubakar, in her remarks, said the gesture was part of the association’s commitment to alleviating economic hardship and supporting vulnerable groups.

The outreach, which took place in Shasha, Lagos State, also featured free medical services for members of the NAF family and widows of deceased personnel.

Food items distributed included a 25kg bag of rice, 10kg bag of semovita, a carton of spaghetti, and 4 litres of vegetable oil per beneficiary.

According to Abubakar, the initiative is a direct response to the current economic realities and a continuation of the association’s mission of “Service to Humanity.”

“We are happy to bring smiles to the faces of these widows. NAFOWA is committed to supporting those in need, and this outreach in Shasha is only the beginning.

“We will continue to come here because we feel your pain,” she said.

Also speaking, AVM Zayyan Usman, Chief of Staff, 041 Communications Information System Depot, Shasha, lauded NAFOWA’s sustained impact on society, particularly in empowering widows and children.

He noted that the distribution would help cushion the effects of rising food prices and encouraged beneficiaries to utilise available resources such as the fully equipped ICT centre at Sam Ethnan Base in Lagos.

The Kabiyesi of Shasha Kingdom, Oba Akanbi Babatunde Ogunronbi, expressed surprise and gratitude for the scale of the gesture.

“This is the first time in my 13 years on the throne that I have seen such a meaningful outreach.

“These food items will sustain each household for at least a month. I thank NAFOWA and the Nigerian Air Force,” he said.

Beneficiaries, including Mrs Funke Ayoola and Mrs Glory Bassey, widows of late Air Force officers, expressed deep appreciation for the support.

“I’m excited and grateful to NAFOWA and the Chief of Air Staff. This means a lot to us,” Ayoola said.

NAFOWA, a non-governmental organisation, continues to champion humanitarian causes and women empowerment across Nigeria through vocational training, healthcare, and social welfare programmes. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Kevin Okunzuwa