Cross River North coalition renews commitment to Belegete IDPs
Some items presented to the IDPs
Published By: Kazeem Ugbodaga
A coalition of Who is Who from Cross River North Senatorial District has renewed commitment to support the Belegete Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) at the Obudu Ranch Resort.
The coalition comprising Chief Dorn Cklaimz Enamhe, Prof John Undie, Dr. Isaac Ishamali, Dr. Mary Mark Ogbeche, Dr. Martina Ntino, and Mr. Roland Ugeh, is responsible for driving grassroots transformation and sustainable development across the five Local Government Areas in the region.
During a visit to the IDP camp, the delegation demonstrated an unwavering commitment to supporting the Belegete Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs).
The coalition presented items presented to the community, including women’s wrappers, mosquito nets, foams, warm clothing, and regular outing clothes.
Accompanying the delegation was a medical team attending to the displaced families, conducting tests, and providing necessary treatment.
The selection of items aimed to address the unique needs and challenges faced by women, men, and children in the Belegete community.
Enamhe, the group’s convener, reaffirmed the group’s commitment to alleviating the Belegete people’s suffering, emphasising the group’s focus on understanding and addressing the root causes of the crisis, mitigating its consequences, and engaging with government bodies to draw attention to the community’s plight.
Materials provided to the IDPs
The delegation highlighted the importance of cultural identity and regional unity, echoing the communal values passed down by their forefathers.
The coalition said conversations with the residents revealed that the challenges faced by the IDPs extended beyond the initial crisis.
Harsh weather conditions and inadequate supplies were reported to be taking a toll, resulting in unfortunate deaths within the community. The delegation expressed solidarity with the people of Belegete and reassured them of ongoing support.
Despite its peaceful nature, the Belegete community found itself thrust into the complexities of a border region. Unfamiliar with the Ambazonian separatists, the residents were caught off guard by the violent attack on their village.
Their readiness to return to their homeland demonstrated a strong desire to reclaim their natural habitat, despite the hardships faced at the Obudu Ranch Resort.
The second visit of the Who is Who of Cross River North group reinforced their commitment to providing targeted assistance to the Belegete IDPs.
The items presented, coupled with the ongoing engagement with the community, aim to contribute to the healing and eventual reintegration of the Belegete people into the broader Cross River North community.
