CDOWA donates food, other items to 450 widows in FCT

By Tobias Lengnan Dapam

In its determination to reach out to the needy, the Civil Defence Officers’ Wives Association (CDOWA), FCT command, has distributed food stuff to 450 widows of fallen heroes, and some gallant officers and men of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC).

The event was the third outreach programme carried out in FCT Command in the last two years.

Speaking during the food distribution, Wednesday in Abuja, CDOWA’s Chairperson and wife of the FCT Commandant, Mrs. Bolanle Olayinka Odumosu, said the event was about extending love, unity, and mutual support within NSCDC community.

According to her, as wives, mothers, and partners to NSCDC officers, we understand the importance of standing together, especially in diverse times.

“The essence of today’s outreach is simple but profound: to support the welfare of our members and officers, to provide a little foodstuff package for 450 beneficiaries, and to reaffirm our commitment to the well-being of those who serve and those who stand behind them.

“In addition to the distribution of essential food items, we are also here to empower ourselves with knowledge that can help us thrive as wives and mothers on the home front.”

The CDOWA Chairperson appreciating the Food Bank Naija for the partnership, Mrs Odumosu appealed for more collaborations in future to care for her members.

She said:” Iurge us all to embrace not just the physical nourishment, but the mental and emotional empowerment that this programme offers. Remember, as women, we are the backbone of our families and communities. We must think creatively and explore new opportunities.

“Let us use what we learnt today to forge new paths, build stronger families, and uplift one another through encouragement, understanding, and love.”

Speaking earlier, the Chief Executive Officer of Food Bank Naija, Kingsley Nnaji, said in a land as blessed as Nigeria, no child should cry themselves to sleep from hunger. Yet, millions do.

“Hunger robs children of their ability to learn, it weakens our mothers, and it holds back our fathers from achieving their dreams. Hunger does not discriminate — it affects villages and cities, the poor and the struggling.

“But here’s the good news: together, we can break this cycle. Food Bank Naija was born from a simple belief — that when we share food, we share hope. We transform despair into possibility.

“Think about it: a single plate of food can fuel a student’s mind to become tomorrow’s doctor, engineer, or leader. A single bag of rice can restore dignity to a mother who has prayed silently for help. A single act of kindness can ripple through communities and change generations.”