As President Bola Ahmed Tinubu  Tuesday commissioned 100 housing units for widows in Kaduna and the Adashe Women Society commended  him for his initiative to construct 100 housing units in each ward for vulnerable women as part of efforts to uplift widows and orphans across the country.

The president, while commissioning the project in Rigachikun, Igabi local government area, reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to sustainable, people-centred development that empowers Nigerians to achieve lasting prosperity beyond housing and basic infrastructure.

Represented by the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Atiku Bagudu, President Tinubu said the initiative was part of a grassroots-driven development plan designed to address local needs and uplift vulnerable Nigerians in all 8,889 wards nationwide.
He stated that the federal government’s approach allows each community to identify its own priorities and economic opportunities for targeted intervention.

“While some communities may prioritise housing, others may require agricultural support, skills development, or business expansion,” he said.
Tinubu noted that though ongoing economic reforms are challenging, they are laying the foundation for a stronger and more inclusive economy.

He assured that the benefits would be reinvested in programmes that promote social welfare and uplift households nationwide. “This project is about hope, compassion, and opportunity — ensuring that every Nigerian, regardless of circumstance, has access to a decent home and a fair chance to thrive,” he said.

National coordinator of the Adashe Women Society, Dr. Umma Sani, hailed President Tinubu for launching a programme that directly impacts widows and orphans, describing it as the first of its kind in Nigeria’s history.