From Femi Oyelola, Kaduna
A Group under the auspices of Matron Angelina Ogbole Memorial Foundation, has distributed food items to over 90 widows of the fallen heroes of the Nigerian Army in Kaduna.
While distributing the food items to the beneficiaries in Jaji yesterday, the Chairman of the foundation, Mrs. Winniefred Ochinyabo averred that the gesture was to cushion the heightened rise of poverty, and to also put smiles on the widows faces.
Speaking with newsmen, Mrs. Ochinyabo explained that the foundation drives on the basis of fulfilling its goals, ensuring that the widows of the fallen heroes are not totally ignored, especially in a period of festivities that many of them may not be able to afford to put food on their tables.
“We are not saying that this is enough for them, but, it would definitely go a long way to help them to put food on their tables at this festive period,” the Chairman of the foundation explained.
Mrs. Ochinyabo however, said that the distribution of the food items was also in the spirit of the Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration to the widows of the Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Jaji, new barracks and its environ.
Mrs. Ochinyabo further explained that the foundation was named after her late mother, Matron Angelina Ogbole, who she said during her time lived a sacrificial and selfless life; touching the lives of the sick, poor and the need as a Chief Nursing Officer (CNO).
Speaking on behalf of the beneficiaries, Paulina Andrew said: “We really appreciate the foundation for the show of love to us, especially at this festive period.
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