The Wife of the Ebonyi State Governor, Mrs. Mary‑Maudline Nwifuru said her office has constructed a 3 bedroom Bungalow Houses for Widows in the 13 Local Government Area of the State.
Mrs. Nwifuru made the disclosure during the Commissioning of one of the building Projects at Ameka, Ezza South LGA through her pet project, Better Health for Rural Women, Children and Internally Displaced Persons Foundation (BERWO) Foundation.
Mrs. Nwifuru said that the building project is dedicated to the widow in Obuchie Amajim Ameka Village, Ezza South Local Government Area.
She maintained that the BERWO initiative marks another milestone in her enduring efforts to support vulnerable women across the state.
The project according to her which is a three‑bedroom flat is constructed to provide safe, dignified accommodation for a selected widow in Ezza South.
“The commissioning culminated months of planning, community engagement, and collaboration between BERWO, Ebonyi state, ministry of Housing and Urban Development, and development partners, reflecting a concerted drive toward social welfare and sustainable empowerment.
Mrs. Nwifuru who emphasized on the moral and civic importance of caring for widows said, “Today, we stand not just on bricks and mortar but on love, compassion and shared humanity.
“This home stands as an enduring testament to our commitment to those who have lost so much yet remain pillars of strength in our communities.”
“This housing project is a continuation of BERWO Foundation’s unwavering commitment to improving the lives of rural women.
The Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, Mr.
Francis Ori, appreciated Mrs. Nwifuru for her compassionate commitment to the wellbeing of the women adding that he derived joy from the project and further commended the contractors and BERWO for making the project a reality
The beneficiary Mrs . Nwuka Nike Nwankwo thanked Mrs. Nwifuru for remembering her in her old age and prayed for God’s protection and guidance upon the First Lady and family.
