The day was initially launched by the Loomba Foundation at the House of Lords in London in 2005. The date was chosen because on this day, Shrimati Pushpa Wati Loomba, Lord Loomba’s mother and the inspiration for the Foundation, became a widow.
Mrs. Ayade, in a speech entitled, “We Can Make A Difference,” that was presented by the wife of the Deputy Governor, Mrs. Omotunde Ivara Esu, said: “As I reflected on the International Widows Day of 2015, my mind went to a passage of the Bible that suggested that religion is only true when the religious person can respond to the needs of other people in a meaningful and practical way rather than merely telling them ‘God bless you’, G in peace’ or claiming to be focusing only on God who cannot be seen! Another passage says that the one who is not able to provide for the needy of his household is ‘worse than an infidel’.
(James 2:15-17; 1 Timothy 5: 8) “I use this opportunity of the celebration of the International Widows Day to call on all members of society to shun attitudes, beliefs and cultural practices that bring pain to Widows and their children.
Therefore, the Office of Wife of Governor of Cross River State, and the various relevant ministries will continually render support and the necessary assistance to Widows and their children in order to improve the quality of their lives.
“Finally, I have made a personal commitment to use my position and contacts to help provide social housing and other s men it is to as many ‘true Widows and aged people in Cross River State as possible.
“With the support of corporate bodies as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility, and with International Humanitarian organizations and public spirited individuals, We can make a difference in the lives of widows.”
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