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October 22, 2024

Assessing the Devastation: FJDP Responds to Flooding in Makurdi, Benue State

In our effort to provide proper support to those displaced by the recent flooding in Makurdi, Benue State, the FJDP team conducted a thorough assessment of the Wadata and Iniongun communities by boat. The devastation we witnessed was heartbreaking—entire houses along the riverbanks were completely submerged, and properties worth millions of naira were destroyed. Businesses, rice farms, and livelihoods were…

October 22, 2024

Flood displaced thousands of residents from their homes in Benue State

We regret to report the recent flood in Makurdi, the Benue State capital, which has displaced thousands of residents from their homes. These individuals are now seeking refuge in temporary shelters provided by the government. Currently, those displaced from the Iniongun community and nearby riverbank areas in Wadata are taking shelter at NKST Central Primary School in Wadata, while others…

Established in 1971 and incorporated in 15th August 2013, FJDP is a not-for-profit, non-governmental organization that adopts rights-based approach to programming with a view to promoting and protecting in totality, the rights and dignity of persons especially those with extreme vulnerabilities. The organization has strong network of presence and a premium reputation for intervening in hard-to-reach communities with preferential option for the poor and extremely vulnerable.