Benue Bishop Extends Helping Hand: 165 Orphans Receive Scholarships
Addressing the challenges faced by the IDPs, including outbreaks of diseases like Lassa Fever and Tuberculosis due to congestion and acute water shortage, camp officials and representatives of the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) called for urgent intervention to mitigate the suffering of the displaced population.
AKACHI NOEL 
During the celebration of his birthday at the Ortese Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, Most Rev. Wilfred Anagbe, the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Makurdi, announced scholarships for 165 children who lost their parents to herdsmen attacks.
Expressing solidarity with the displaced persons, Bishop Anagbe emphasized the need to support vulnerable communities facing sustained attacks by Fulani herders. He highlighted the destruction of schools, hospitals, and churches in affected communities, underscoring the urgency of addressing the humanitarian crisis.
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Addressing the challenges faced by the IDPs, including outbreaks of diseases like Lassa Fever and Tuberculosis due to congestion and acute water shortage, camp officials and representatives of the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) called for urgent intervention to mitigate the suffering of the displaced population.
In addition to providing scholarships, Bishop Anagbe distributed assorted food and non-food items to alleviate the hardship experienced by the IDPs, demonstrating a commitment to offering practical support to those in need.
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The gesture reflects Bishop Anagbe's dedication to serving the marginalized and his efforts to foster hope and resilience among vulnerable communities in Benue State.
