Womens Economic Rights> Edo State Widow's Bill

[Patience Elabor - Idemudia <idemudia@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I am writing to add my voice to those of others who have already written to
commend the Edo State assembly for its courage in tabling a widows' rights
Bill. However, in as much as the effort is commendable, victory can only be
achieved  when the Bill is passed into law. I am, therefore, urging the
politicians and law makers to overcome the last hump and pass the Bill into
law. Its about time we eliminated practices that are of no benefit to a
large sector of the society - women. This is called progress without which
we will still be living in the dark ages. The passing of the Widow's Rights
Bill will bring about long overdue justice for women. As a woman and a
Nigerian women, I am elated to see some progressive minds put to work for
the benefit of women's rights. Keep up the good work.

Patience Elabor-Idemudia, Ph.D
Associate Professor
University of Saskathewan
Saskatoon, Canada