By Oriri Peter

The President of An Abuja-based Non-Governmental Organization, the League of Concerned Women For Equity and Justice, Honourable Patience Ene Akor has commended the Governor of Benue State, Dr Samuel Ortom for initiating a bill that would protect widows in the state.

The commendation was contained in a press release she personally signed and circulated to the media on Saturday.


According to Akor, “The bill when passed into law, no doubt would accelerate the emancipation of Benue widows who have over the years been subjected to human degradation as a result of the unfortunate situations they found themselves”.

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She explained that “What this ordinance sought to remedy were those mundane and anachronistic cultural norms and practices that prevent widows from enjoying the inheritance of their deceased’s husbands upon death”.

According to her, “By initiating this law, Governor Samuel Ortom has once again demonstrated that he is not only a father to all and sundry but a true and compassionate leader. And we are ecstatic by this unique gesture”.


She, therefore thanked the Governor for this bold but noble move and prayed to God to preserve him for the betterment of humanity.

Why she con put hand for chest like that?