Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called on Nigerians to support widows and promote their welfare.
In her message commemorating the 2026 Widows Day, the First Lady frowned at any form of discrimination against widows.
She said; “Today, on International Widows’ Day 2026, I urge us to reaffirm our support for widows across Nigeria, Africa, and the world as we reflect on this year’s theme: “Justice, Dignity and Economic Power for Widows – The African Perspectives.”
“Widows deserve to live free from discrimination, harmful practices, poverty, and exclusion. They must be protected by laws that uphold their rights and be empowered through education, access to opportunities, and economic support to rebuild their lives with dignity and hope,” Mrs Tinubu said.
She also cautioned against the continued practice of female genital mutilation and other harmful traditional practices that undermine the dignity and well-being of women.
“In Africa, we must do away with harmful traditional practices that are dehumanising to widows.
“We must continue to promote compassion, inclusion, and policies that protect widows for a safer and more prosperous society. The Society should empower widows to be able to provide for their families.
“Happy International Widows’ Day 2026,” the First Lady added.
