The Benue State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) reports that 80 families from IDP camps have returned to their ancestral homes in Makurdi, the state capital.
SEMA’s Executive Secretary, James Iorpuu, announced this during the monthly relief distribution in Makurdi on Monday.
Iorpuu, who also serves as the permanent secretary of the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, stated that the returnees came from Tatyough and Tyomu communities.
Represented by Donald Komgbenda, he added that SEMA has provided basic amenities in these communities to improve the living conditions of the residents.
While acknowledging ongoing challenges faced by IDPs, he praised the governor’s compassionate and proactive approach to addressing them through practical interventions.
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“In partnership with various agencies, SEMA has started biometric reviews and issued new ID cards for IDPs in camps and host communities to ensure proper documentation and inclusion.
“Solar-powered boreholes have been drilled in returnee communities like Tatyough, and aid such as food and non-food supplies has been provided to support families.
“Collaborations with the IOM have led to housing and water projects at Naka Dam, including a water treatment plant to address water scarcity,” he said.
Iorpuu emphasized that Gov. Alia’s aims are not only to provide relief but also to restore dignity, promote self-reliance, and ensure the safe, sustainable return of displaced persons.
Items scheduled for distribution include 2,300 bags of 25kg rice, 600 bags of beans, 150 gallons of red oil, 140 cartons of maggi, and 160 gallons of groundnut oil.
