Tokunbo Wahab’s DOZ Love Foundation Empowers 10,000 Widows, Single Mothers

Tokunbo Wahab's DOZ Love Foundation has empowered 10,000 widows and single mothers across Lagos State. The foundation, founded by Bishop Obafemi Lucas and Prophetess Funmilola Lucas, has been funded by Wahab for four consecutive years. DOZ operates on a partnership model, collaborating with philanthropic organizations, public-spirited individuals, and community leaders.

This approach enables the foundation to reach thousands of beneficiaries, providing immediate assistance while boosting their confidence and capacity to navigate their situations with dignity.

The program offers sewing machines, grinding machines, hairdressing gear, makeup kits, cash grants, and business recapitalization support. Additionally, the foundation runs medical outreaches, provides free health checks, distributes food packs, and clothes. Wahab's continuous support has allowed the program to maintain its annual schedule and expand its reach for almost a decade.

Notable attendees at the latest edition of the program, including the Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, and other traditional rulers, have brought attention to the foundation's work and the role royal institutions can play in community welfare. Wahab's sponsorship is not merely ceremonial, as a widow who receives a sewing machine this year may require support again next year, or a single mother who restocks her shop may need a medical check six months later.

The value lies in the equipment that initiates a business and the check that identifies problems early.

For the beneficiaries, the program's impact is evident, while Wahab's contribution represents sustained support instead of one-off generosity. With ten thousand women benefiting from the foundation, the difference is undeniable.