By Henry Ibya, Makurdi
The President of Azaria Prayer Ministries International, APMI, in Nigeria, Linda Golu, has announced that the ministry has supported over 700 widows in Nigeria with food, clothing, farm inputs, and spiritual care.
This support has been ongoing for over three years with the ministry aiming to foster a balanced and fulfilling life for all who come under its wings.
At a convention titled “From Grief to Grace: Finding Healing and Hope” held in Adikpo, Benue State, Golu revealed that the ministry addresses the spiritual, economic, and psycho-social needs of those it serves.
The convention, she said provided practical support and transformative sessions, in addition to spiritual nourishment.
“The ministry’s mission is to foster a balanced and fulfilling life for all who come under its wings,” Golu said. “APMI is dedicated to promoting holistic well-being. It addresses the spiritual, economic, and psycho-social needs of those it serves. It is a beacon of hope for those in need.”
Golu commended the widows for their resilience and thanked the partners as well as visionaries for their unwavering commitment to the cause.
Also speaking, Sandra Akula-Ukoh, founder of the ministry, emphasized the importance of caring for widows as a biblical mandate and outlined the ministry’s plans for further support, including counseling services and economic empowerment projects.
The Executive Director of Community Links Human Empowerment Initiatives, Helen Teghtegh, tasked people on providing psychosocial support to the widows in order to help them overcome trauma.
The Chief Executive Officer of Kasejene Agriculture Enterprise, Ngodoo Akula, disclosed that the enterprise planned to empower the widows through formation of agricultural cooperatives, training in financial management, entrepreneurship among others.
In his comments, a health practitioner, Moses Anne, admonished the widows to always seek proper medical care.