A member of Ogun State House of Assembly, representing Ijebu North State Constituency II, Hon. Segun Kaka, has empowered over 500 widows in Ifelodun constituency by providing them with cash gifts, clothing and food items.

The empowerment programme which took place at the Imososi Methodist Primary School in Ago-Iwoye,

Kaka said the objective of the event was to support the less privileged and improve their livelihoods, praying for God's grace and leading in achieving the set objectives.

"Today, I am here to celebrate with you. I want the widows in my constituency to be celebrated and empowered, this led to my desire to support and give back to them", he said.

He further acknowledged the emotional and financial struggles widows usually face, saying, "The pain a woman endures when she loses her husband cannot be overemphasised. They go through social, emotional and financial trauma and these affect their livelihoods. So, I am willing to help them in my own little capacity by providing these cash gifts and cloths to support them during these challenging times", he noted.

Hon. Kaka also announced that a platform has been established for the widows to voice their plights, explaining that he would always be informed about their welfare particularly the needs of the less privileged in the locality.

Some of the beneficiaries of the programme, Mmes Toyale Kehinde and Serifat Ogunyale appreciated Hon. Kaka for his kind gesture, stating that it was the first time any politician would recognise widows in the constituency, praising him for his effort towards improving their well-being.