UNHCR vehicle donation brings hope to emergency response – Benue Aid Secretary
BY TYAV SAM
The Benue State Emergency Management Agency (BSEMA) has received a donation of a brand-new six-seater Toyota Land Cruiser vehicle from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to ease transportation problems.
During the handover ceremony, the Executive Secretary of BSEMA, James Iorpuu, expressed his appreciation to the UNHCR for the donation of the operational vehicle, which he described as a lifeline to reach those who depend on BSEMA in times of crisis.
The Executive Secretary joyfully noted that the agency’s receipt of the specialized emergency response operation vehicle followed a request for the replacement of a damaged one, which occurred during an official visit to Jos, where it was damaged beyond repair. Iorpuu described the vehicle as “a tool for hope, a symbol of solidarity, and a tangible expression of UNHCR’s dedication to enhancing our emergency response capabilities.”
The BSEMA boss disclosed that the UNHCR had facilitated the recruitment of staff to manage not only the Cameroonian refugees at Ikyogen but also all the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camps in the state. He emphasized that partnership could transform challenges into opportunities, foster hope, and rebuild lives.
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He called for collaboration from stakeholders, partners, and well-wishers to sustain their support and join hands in creating amore compassionate Benue State. Presenting the keys of the vehicle to the BSEMA boss, Mrs. Irene Omondi, head of the sub-office in Ogoja, appreciated the State Government for its humanitarian efforts and assured that the UNHCR would continue to do its best to alleviate the sufferings of vulnerable members of society.
Earlier, the BSEMA Executive Secretary and the entire staff of the agency had a thanksgiving service, which aimed at rededicating BSEMA to God to mitigate the impact of disasters and to provide rapid response to the persons of concern in Benue State
