Pregnant Widow in Delta Takes on Labor Jobs to Support Her Family

As Nigeria grapples with rising inflation, skyrocketing food prices, and escalating fuel costs, many women, particularly those who are pregnant, are resorting to odd jobs to make ends meet. These women face daunting challenges but remain resolute in their efforts to provide for their children and secure a better future for them. Despite their condition, they work tirelessly, understanding that each day is a struggle for survival.

In Warri, Delta State, Mrs. Gift Eddy, a 33-year-old pregnant widow, takes on labor-intensive work, transporting heavy loads at a construction site near the Word of Life Bible Church in Enerhen.Gift, originally from the Oyede community in the Isoko North local government area, visibly shows her pregnancy with a swollen belly as sweat drips down her face.She shares her determination to keep moving forward, emphasizing that she refuses to remain idle in her fight for survival.