{
  "id": 8556724,
  "title": "My husband’s death turned me into a prison minister — 84-year-old retired teacher",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/my-husbands-death-turned-me-into-a-prison-minister-84-year-old-8556724",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-19T23:30:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/my-husbands-death-turned-me-into-a-prison-minister-84-year-old-retired-teacher/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mrs Eunice Fowowe, now 84 years old, shares her life story with TEMITOPE ADETUNJI, including how her husband's sudden death led her into prison ministry. Born on August 30, 1942, Mrs Fowowe grew up in different locations across Nigeria, attending several schools throughout her childhood. She began her education at Sido School in Warri (1951-1952), St. Stephen's School, Ipele (1953-1955), and Holy Trinity School, Kano (1955-1957). She continued her studies at Patience Modern School, Idoluwo, Lagos (1958), Oriel School, Abule Nla, Apapa Road (1959-1960), and O.T.T.C., Owo (1961-1962), obtaining various certificates along the way. Mrs Fowowe went on to pursue higher education at the University of Ife (1977-1978), ultimately obtaining an A.C.E. certificate.\n\nTeaching became a significant part of Mrs Fowowe's life, inspired by her father's preference for his daughters to become teachers or nurses. She started her teaching career at St. Patrick's School, Owo (1963-1964), and later taught at Victory College, Ikare (1967-1971), Multilateral Grammar School, Okun-Owa (1971-1982), Comprehensive High School, Odogbolu (1983-1985), and St. Peter’s Claver School, Esure, Ijebu-Imusin (1985-1992). She briefly worked at Moslem School, Isonyin (1992) before retiring voluntarily in December 1992, following her husband's transfer to Ikare Akoko for his meritorious service in the Anglican Communion, Ijebu Diocese.\n\nMrs Fowowe was married to the late Venerable Jacob Owolabi Fowowe on July 8, 1967, and they raised children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. As a clergyman's wife, she played an active role in women's and children's ministries across the churches where her husband served. Losing her husband was a painful experience, especially as he was on his way to visit the prison when he suddenly collapsed. This event led her into prison ministry, as she decided to continue the work he had been involved in.",
  "summary": "84-year-old retired teacher, Eunice Fowowe, shares how her husband’s sudden death while preparing for a prison visit inspired her to become a prison minist Read More: https://punchng.com/my-husbands-death-turned-me-into-a-prison-minister-84-year-old-retired-teacher/",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "My husband’s death turned me into a prison minister — 84-year-old retired teacher",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/my-husbands-death-turned-me-into-a-prison-minister-84-year-old",
        "published": "2026-09-19T23:28:40.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}