Akwa Ibom Governor Donates Millions to Widows of Fallen Soldiers

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Akwa Ibom Governor Donates Millions to Widows of Fallen Soldiers
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Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has approved a N150 million donation for widows of fallen soldiers and a N100 million donation for widows of departed police officers. The governor also announced plans for the state government to collaborate with ministries to absorb these widows into empowerment programs.

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The governor also announced a donation of N100 million to widows of departed police officers in the state. “We will continue to intentionally do all we can to assist them as well as the Nigerian Legionnaire,” Mr Eno said.Mr Eno also directed the Ministry for Women Affairs to collaborate with the Ministry for Humanitarian Affairs to absorb widows of fallen heroes in all local government areas empowerment programmes.Support journalism driven by facts, created by Nigerians for Nigerians. Our thorough, researched reporting relies on the support of readers like you.

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