Completely abandoned by the state, federal, and local government authorities, communities in Apa and Otukpo Local Government Areas of Benue State that were recently attacked by armed men suspected to be Fulani herdsmen got a respite from Ofu K’Idoma for Unity and Development Association, a socio-cultural organization based in Abuja.
The affected communities are Ikobi, Opaha, and Ugbobi, in Apa LGA and Umogidi in Otukpo LGA.
Ojantelle, in Otukpo LGA, and Ijegwu in Obi LGAs were recently enmeshed in a fatal communal clash and were also extended the kind gesture.
Making the presentation of food items to representatives of the affected communities, the Chairman of Ofu K’Idoma, Mr. Emmanuel Abechi regretted the absence of institutionalized support systems in aid of our people in emergency situations.
“We are laying a foundation for a culture of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) such that our people can help others in need”, said the Chairman who was accompanied by Alhaji Dahiru Ali, the Secretary of Ofu K’Idoma and Tony Okwa, projects and community development Committee chairman of the Association.
Speaking on behalf of the recipients, the Village Head of Ojantelle, Chief Acha Ocheche expressed gratitude to members of Ofu K’Idoma for their kindness. He called on other socio-cultural and non-profit organisations to come to the aid of their neighbours in similar situations.
In a brief remark, the Secretary General of Ochetoha K’Idoma, the umbrella union of all Idoma-centric socio-cultural organizations, Mr. Akpa commended Ofu K’Idoma for taking the lead. He enjoined other affiliate associations to emulate the good example of Ofu K’Idoma.
A community organizer and social welfare volunteer, Daniel Adakole commended Ofu K’Idoma for being the first to respond to the strident call for assistance for Internally Displaced Persons due to series of violent disturbances in Benue South Senatorial District.
