“I saw the needs of the widows and I have been told so much about them, so I want to see it for myself.”
Widows of slain police officers in Lagos State have received support from a United States of America charity organization, the Kedrick Scribner Foundation,
The widows and family members in Lagos State have been presented with cash gifts, food items, clothes and other things
A United States-based charity organization has extended its humanitarian campaign to the Widows of Fallen Heroes of The Nigerian Police Force.
Kendrick Scribner Foundation, which globally provides resources necessary for people to live sustainably, said a deliberate and feasible support system must be in place to take of widows and other people in society.
The foundation has impacted more than 400,00 people globally and raised over $200,000 through donations and fundraising events. The Kedrick Scribner Foundation, Inc. was established to assist communities with food, clothing, and access to medication.
Speaking at the event, the organisers said the overall development and well-being of Police Officers’ Wives should be prioritized by the Government.
According to the founder of the foundation, Dr Kedrick Scribner, the interventions the widows received ranged from food items, gifts, and clothing, among other essentials.
Scribner said the foundation will work towards ensuring that the widows are economically independent and self-sufficient.
The organization’s founder said “I saw the needs of the widows and I have been told so much about them, so I want to see it for myself. “
He added that ” When I saw some things, I could not hold back. So, I said we need to figure out something for the widows. I spoke to some of the widows and I said we have to do something “
” I called some of my friends and told them that I need some support to help me build people and told them that I want to give them our support for at least three months.”
A clergyman, Daniel Nuhu said, “I want to plead with the Nigerian Government on behalf of these widows because some of them don’t have work to do and no business to do. “
“The Government has done well because I met so many people that received funds from the Government to start up their businesses.
“So, if there is going to be any assistance to people, there should be a special one for widows of the Nigerian Police Force because it will be a blessing to them.
“So, I will plead with the Nigerian Government to come into Nigerian Police Force and see to their plights and help the widows with funds to have a business or a handiwork to do.”
