NOJ Provides Support for Vulnerable Nigerians Amid Economic Hardship

Sunday Ehigiator             

The Nation of Justice (NOJ) has intensified its humanitarian outreach to vulnerable Nigerians as economic pressures continue to weigh heavily on low-income households across the country.

The organisation said its intervention, which focuses on women, children, persons with disabilities, and the homeless, is aimed at cushioning the impact of worsening living conditions while promoting civic awareness among citizens.

Founder of NOJ, Jyde Adelakun, disclosed this during the group’s Iftar Community and Civic Sensitisation Programme held at the National Mosque in Abuja.

According to him, the initiative comes at a critical time when many Nigerians are grappling with economic hardship and policy shifts that have been widely criticised as unfavourable to the poor.

“For a while now, Nation of Justice has commenced humanitarian support for vulnerable citizens, especially women, people with disabilities, homeless and children,” Adelakun said.

He explained the organisation’s outreach has expanded beyond major cities such as Lagos and Abuja to include remote and conflict-affected communities in northern Nigeria, as well as parts of other African countries.

Adelakun noted that while providing relief materials remains a priority, NOJ is equally committed to empowering citizens through civic education.

“Beyond donation, the organisation prides itself as a vanguard of demanding accountability in public institutions like the judiciary, upholding democratic principles while engaging citizens with civic education,” he said.

He stressed that educating citizens on their constitutional rights and responsibilities is key to building a society where public institutions are held accountable.

“We will enlighten people with the provisions of the law, their constitutional rights and duties, so that they know their place in the nation’s existence and in societies where they live,” Adelakun added.

The NOJ founder further revealed plans to introduce scholarship programmes and skill acquisition initiatives as part of efforts to provide sustainable support for beneficiaries.

He emphasised that long-term change would require collective action, urging more Nigerians to become actively involved in demanding transparency and accountability in governance.

“A tree cannot make a forest, we have to bring in people that are standing and seeking for betterment and we enlighten them. Once they understand their values, that is when they can demand accountability,” he said.

Adelakun also explained that the choice of Ramadan for the outreach was deliberate, noting that the period offers an opportunity to reach a broad audience across religious lines.

“Islam, Christianity and other religions did not spread in silence, in order for us to do the same, we start from somewhere, and Eid is a perfect time,” he said.