Bent But Unbroken: Elderly Jos Widows Crush Stones To Survive

Bent But Unbroken: Elderly Jos Widows Crush Stones To Survive

In Jos, Plateau State, elderly widows are spending their final years crushing stones at a local dump to survive. Earning about N1,000 per 25-kilogram sack, the women say widowhood, insecurity and lack of social protection forced them into the physically demanding trade. Despite age-related health challenges, they continue to labour daily to feed themselves and support their families. Jos, the capital of Plateau State, is sometimes described as t…