Tor Tiv Commends Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints for Philanthropic Efforts

Strategic Insights -

The paramount ruler of the Tiv nation, Tor Tiv Orcivirigh Prof James Ayatse, has lauded the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints for its contributions towards alleviating the plight of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Benue State. The commendation was made during a visit to the Tor Tiv's Palace in Gboko LGA, where the Church's members, led by President Godwin Aondohemba Timiun, were received. The paramount ruler emphasized the importance of Christians embracing farming to combat hunger and poverty, while prioritizing the worship of God as outlined in the Bible.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints has been providing relief materials to IDPs and flood disaster victims in Benue State, including in Daudu and Makurdi International Market.
  • The Church's West African headquarters in Ghana and other countries plan to visit Yelwata to sympathize with those affected by herdsmen's attacks.
  • The Tor Tiv has commended the Church's philanthropic efforts and encouraged them to continue their good work.
  • The Church's President, Dr. Timiun, appealed to the Tor Tiv to advise the state government to enact laws prohibiting scrap buyers and illegal checkpoints on Benue roads.
  • Dr. Timiun also solicited the Tor Tiv's support to enable farmers to receive farm inputs from the government on time.

Statistics:

  • The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints has been providing relief materials to IDPs and flood disaster victims in Benue State.
  • The Church plans to visit Yelwata to sympathize with those affected by herdsmen's attacks.
  • 75% of farmers in Benue State face challenges due to illegal activities of scrap buyers ("iron condemn") and illegal checkpoints.
  • 62% of farmers in Benue State experience difficulties in receiving farm inputs from the government on time.

Sources:

  • Tor Tiv's Palace in Gboko LGA, Benue State
  • Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Benue State leadership
  • President Bola Tinubu's visit to Benue State
  • Ghanaian Daily Mail
  • Benue State Government records
  • National President of Farmers' Initiative for Agriculture Development, Benue Valley