Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Lagos State, Bolaji Dada
The Lagos State Government has called for stronger legal and economic support for widows, saying the death of a spouse often leaves women facing financial hardship, discrimination and the burden of raising their families alone.
The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Bolaji Dada, made the call on Wednesday at a press parley in Lagos to mark the 2026 International Widows Day, with the theme, “Justice, Dignity and Economic Power for Widows.”
Dada said government intervention must move beyond sympathy to addressing the structural challenges that leave widows vulnerable, particularly by improving their access to justice and economic opportunities.
“Support for widows must go beyond sympathy. It must include access to justice, protection from discrimination and harmful practices, as well as opportunities that enable them to become economically independent,” she said.
