The intervention, conducted on November 28, 2025, at St. Paul’s Parish Lafiya and St. Michael’s Parish Gyawana, was led by the Catholic Bishop of Yola, Most Rev. Dr. Stephen Dami Mamza. The initiative forms part of the JDPC EPRT humanitarian support project targeted at vulnerable households impacted by conflict.
Families devastated by the crisis received food items, cooking materials, hygiene kits, and other essential non-food supplies meant to cushion their immediate hardships. Many beneficiaries, who lost homes, property and livelihoods, described the intervention as timely and life-saving. The distribution process was noted for its transparency, orderliness and emphasis on prioritizing the most affected households.
A beneficiary, Mrs. Mercy James, expressed deep gratitude: “The crisis destroyed everything we had. We lost our homes and means of survival. This support gives us hope again and shows that we are not forgotten.”
Beyond providing relief, the event also offered an avenue for reconciliation. Members of both the Bachama and Chobo communities publicly pledged to embrace peace, forgive past grievances, and rebuild trust. Bishop Mamza echoed this commitment, urging residents to shun violence and work collectively toward lasting harmony.
“Crisis is never the answer. Violence brings no lasting benefit. We must work together to end this cycle of hate and revenge,” he stated.
The gesture by the Catholic Diocese of Yola and MCC has been described as more than a relief effort—it is a step toward healing, restoring dignity, and reaffirming the importance of unity and compassion in rebuilding communities torn apart by conflict.
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