Organised by Muslimah Care Volunteering Initiative, the event with the theme “Light at the end of the tunnel”, will hold at 1, Musa Oyinbo Street off Murtala Muhammed International Airport Road, 7&8 Bus Stop, Oshodi, Lagos.

Speaking on the event, the founder of the initiative, Hajia Baseeroh Olayiwola, explained that it was designed to give succour to widows and address the challenges faced in all spheres of their lives, particularly in spiritual, socio-economic and political areas.

Her words: “The initiative was created to give succour to widows, allay their fears and cushion their needs.”

She added that to alleviate some of the challenges faced by widows, the initiative had continued to introduce several programmes.

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According to her, “Some of our programmes include skills acquisition, food bank aids, business grants among others.”

The vice chairman of the event, Hajia Shaakirah Oshinlaja-Oluokun commended the efforts of the foundation for its numerous projects geared towards the economic upliftment of widows in the society.

“We urge members of the public to come to our aid by donating generously to this cause in order to hit our target for the event,” she said.

At the occasion, Amir Mubarak Olayiwola will deliver a lecture with the title “Dealing with the grip of fear and embracing the growth of faith”, while Hajia Fatimah Shonubi will deliver a lecture titled “In pursuit of happiness: The power of emotional acceptance.”

Widows will be provided with food stuffs, have opportunity of medical check up and aid; on the spot medications/supplement; payment of school fees for orphans and access to business grant.

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Mayaleke made the declaration on Sunday while delivering a lecture on “Tawakul and Sabr – the key to overcome life trials” at the fourth edition of Muslimah Care Volunteering Initiative held in Lagos.

The theme of the event organised for the betterment of the society and to support widows is “Unveiling Her Survival Instincts.”

Mayaleke who spoke against the backdrop of the focus of the event warned against the stigmatisation of widows as it is the case in some societies.

While advising widows in particular to show perseverance and trust in Allah, Mayaleke urged them to seek refuge in Him.

The Ameer of The Academy cited the example of Khadeejah, wife of the Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W) as a good example.

“Allah blessed Khadeejah with Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W) the best among mankind despite her bitter experience in her previous marriages as a result of her perseverance,” he said.

A principal medical officer with Lagos State Health Commission, Dr. Faoziyah Orenolu, lectured the participants at the event on the preventive measures against diabetes and hypertension.

She urged widows to adhere to prescriptions religiously, adding that failure to adhere to the directives could threaten their health.

She warned against intake of sugar and processed food seasoning.

Rather, she advised, natural food seasoning should be used as they pose no health challenge.

On her part, an assistant director of medical laboratory services with Lagos Health Service Commission, Hajia  Salahudeen Bashorun Rafiat, while dissecting stress management and mental health urged widows to work on their sleep pattern, seek help from qualified doctors, counsellors and not amateurs.

“People are overwhelmed with stress as a result of life’s challenges, hence they need to seek help from professionals on how to reduce the level of stress,” she said.

The founder of the initiative, Hajia Baseeroh Nosirudeen Olayiwola, while speaking on the occasion, expressed joy over the success recorded.

She prayed Allah to reward donors and volunteers, home and abroad, who made the event a success.

Over 60 widows benefitted from the programme.

The compere was Hajia Aminat Hassan

The programme was attended physically and virtually by widows and members of the initiative both within and outside Lagos.

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