Queen Ayaa Distributes Food Items, Other Materials To Over 500 Widows To Reduce Hardship In Bauchi (1819)

Queen Virut Markus, Miss Ayaa of Boi Land, has distributed rappers, rice, spaghetti, maggi and salt to 500 widows in Boi, Bogoro Local Government Area of Bauchi State in order. At the distribution which was held at the Boi Progressive Association (BPA) head office, she urged the women not to be discouraged and not to give up because their lives still have purpose and value. She did not stop at that but also distributed N3,000 to each of the 500 widows. “Though life may have brought challenges, you are strong, you are resilient, and you are deeply loved. Today is proof that your community stands with you. Keep trusting God, keep believing, and never lose hope. “I call on other philanthropists and well-meaning individuals: let this be a beginning, not an end. Let more programmes rise to support widows and the vulnerable among us. When we honour widows as the scripture commands, we strengthen our families, our faith, and our community,” she said. Speaking during the distribution of the items to the widows, Esther Patrick, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Women leader of Bogoro Local Government Area, expressed her appreciation to Miss Ayaa for putting smiles on the faces of widows. She urged the widows to be telling the truth to their children after the death of their husbands but not to be causing a crisis in the family because ”your husband is late and that will not be the end of life.” Patrick further said that the women in Boi particularly are very lucky to have Virut Markus to as the Queen Ayaa of the land, adding that it’s through her help that some children are enrolled in schools. According to the women leader, “If your husband is dead, please don’t involve in prostitution but just get married to another husband than to be bringing shame to your family, church and the entire community. “Know that everything has been distributed to you. It’s just because you’re widows but to collect it and still be following men is not good.” The party women leader advised them to make their permanent voter’s cards ready as the 2027 general election is approaching in order to vote for the candidate of their choice. She prayed that the Almighty God will provide Bauchi State with a good governor like Bala Mohammed Abdulkadir of the state in order to continue with human and infrastructural development. Speaking on behalf of the widows, Suzana Paul expressed their appreciation to the queen for always supporting them. She promised to make good use of what they get, also prayed for God to grant her with good health, wisdom, strength, knowledge and more years ahead.