*You Are Not Forgotten, BSEMA Boss Comforts IDPs, Distributes Relief Materials
By Sam Tyav, Makurdi
Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has felicitated the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, on his elevation as Chairman of the 49th Governing Council of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD).
A statement by the Technical Adviser (TA) to the Governor on Media, Publicity and Strategic Communications, Chief Solomon Iorpev, said Gov. Alia lauded the Minister’s exceptional diligence and remarkable accomplishments and urged him to view the esteemed global appointment not merely as a personal achievement but as a towering moment of pride for Nigeria and indeed, the entire African continent.
The governor aide quoted the governor as reflecting on Senator Kyari’s diligence and accomplishments and highlighted the Minister’s strategic and demonstrably effective pursuit of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
The governor, according to the TA, affirmed the unwavering commitment of the Minister which served as the undeniable impetus that propelled him to the global leadership position, showcasing Nigeria’s influence on the international stage.
Alia, the statement continued, expressed unwavering confidence that under Minister Kyari’s astute leadership, IFAD is poised to achieve unprecedented heights in its mission which includes fostering sustainable agricultural development, significantly enhancing global food security, and improving the livelihoods of millions of rural farmers worldwide.
Chief Iorpev emphasized that “as the undeniable Food Basket of the Nation, Governor Alia reiterated Benue State’s steadfast willingness to serve as a critical subnational partner as the state stands ready to actively collaborate in fulfilling the national deliverables set forth by IFAD and other vital national interventions, thereby reinforcing Nigeria’s commitment to agricultural prosperity.”
You Are Not Forgotten, BSEMA Boss Comforts IDPs, Distributes Relief Materials
Meanwhile, Executive Secretary (ES), Benue State Emergency Management Agency (BSEM), Sir James Iorpuu has assured that the State government was not only supporting the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) with food and non-food items, but was also making coordinated plans for safe return of the IDPs.
The Permanent/Executive Secretary disclosed this during the distribution of food and non-food items to IDPs in the various Local Government Areas (LGAs) and their host communities.
“I want you to know that you are not forgotten. Government remains committed to supporting you not only with relief interventions but also with long-term recovery initiatives, including livelihood support, farming initiatives, and coordinated plans for safe return to your ancestral homes.”
The BSEMA boss noted that the distribution of the relief materials was another “significant step in our collective commitment to alleviating the plight of our brothers and sisters who have been displaced by insecurity and other emergencies across Benue State.”
“This intervention is not merely about distributing relief materials. It is about restoring hope, reaffirming dignity, and demonstrating that government remains responsive to the needs of its people, especially the most vulnerable among us,” he added.
Iorpuu assured that Gov. Alia has continued to prioritise humanitarian response, safe return, and sustainable resettlement of displaced persons.
According to him, the items distributed to the IDPs include essential food commodities to address immediate nutritional needs, as well as non-food items aimed at improving living conditions in the camps and the host communities.
“We are mindful that while relief materials do not replace lost homes and livelihoods, they provide critical support and temporary stability as we work toward durable solutions,” he emphasized.
While appreciating humanitarian partners, security agencies, community leaders, camp officials, and dedicated staff of BSEMA who worked tirelessly to make the exercise possible, the ES noted their collaboration has continued to strengthen the body’s response framework.
He sued for maintenance of order, patience, and mutual respect, assuring that they would together continue to build resilience and restore stability across the communities.
*PHOTO CAPTION: Sen. Kyari.
