A family is usually thrown into a state of mourning with the death of a spouse. While children, parents and siblings wail in anguish, nothing compares to the degree of pain and grief the deceased's wife feels.

In the twinkle of an eye, she is forced to trade her colourful dresses for eerie dark robes, her symbol of mourning. Against her wish, she is crowned with a new title: 'Widow'.

The need to bring some succor to some of these women recently led the Kano State government to sponsor the marriage ceremony of 100 widows and divorcees in the State. However, the need for women to engage in romantic relationships or marriage after their significant other passes-on is either frowned upon or encouraged by a large number of Nigerians.

Airing her opinion, Grace Ediri, a secretary at a government parastatal expressed, “Just because your spouse has died, does not mean you should quit living. I married a widower and we are living happily. I see no reason whatsoever why someone should remain in bondage to a person who is no longer existing. That is not to say that the woman will start dating immediately after her husband's death but once she is through with her mourning period and she finds a man who is ready to love and take her for who she is, then she can go ahead.”

Although some members of society believe that women reserve the right to re-marry.

What is your view?

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