Does Social Enterprises Empower Widows In North-West Nigeria?
Journal Title: IOSR journal of Business and Management - Year 2018, Vol 20, Issue 6
Abstract
Widows are neglected by both social and economic policies of government at all levels, and consequently even by women’s movement. As a results, widows now requires an urgent attention at all level of the Nigerian society considering the severity and degree of discrimination they experienced. This urgency is increased by the fact that in all the Nigerian communities, widows far outnumber widowers due to communal clashes, kidnapping, terrorist attack (Boko Haram), armed robbery and banditry, among others. Therefore, this study is carried out to highlight the areas of empowerment and intervention commonly offered to widows by social enterprises (Ummulkhair Foundation) in Northwestern Nigeria. The study conclude that social enterprises are essential in the empowerment of widows. It is recommended that social enterprises should not relent in their efforts to empower the less-privilegde in our society and should ensure the sustainability of thier projects and programmes.
Authors and Affiliations
Yusuf A. Hashim, Precious C. Ezeh, Sanusi Lawal
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- DOI 10.9790/487X-2006030107.
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