As the world commemorates International Widows Day today, June 23, 2025, Dr. Temitope Oladimeji, affectionately known as OTOPE, has renewed his call for compassion and sustained support for widows particularly within the Egbeda/Ona-Ara Federal Constituency of Oyo State.
In a statement released on Monday by Amb. Segun Akinlabi, Director of Media and Public Affairs for the OTOPE Foundation, it was noted that Dr. Oladimeji has remained a consistent and passionate advocate for widow empowerment in Oyo State.
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Through the OTOPE Foundation, his humanitarian efforts have positively impacted the lives of thousands of widows via initiatives such as direct cash assistance, distribution of food items, vocational tools, and small business grants, all tailored to foster economic independence and emotional resilience.
“Our widows must never be forgotten. They are mothers, caretakers, and vital contributors to our communities,” Dr. Oladimeji stated. “On this International Widows Day, I urge all well-meaning Nigerians to show compassion and extend continuous support not just today, but every day.”
Thanks to Dr. Oladimeji’s leadership and unwavering generosity, countless widows across Egbeda/Ona-Ara now have renewed hope, restored dignity, and the means to rebuild their lives.