It was a day of fun, excitement and activities as Serendipity House Widows Foundation celebrated the International Widows’ Day on 23 June 2025 in Lagos.
The event was used to reflect on the challenges that widows face and opportunities that exist for them in the Nigerian economy.
The theme of the event was “Widows rising strong together with Heaven’s comfort in the storm of life: The renewal”.
Speaking at the event which saw hundreds of widows in attendance, Olori Dame Ayodele Jaiyeola, the Convener of Serendipity Widows’ House Foundation, said that widowhood is a phase in life, adding that widows should move on with their lives and take care of their children.