Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) of Tiv origin from Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State, currently sheltering in Benue State, have appealed to Governor Agbu Kefas for a chance to engage with him directly regarding their ongoing challenges.
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The appeal was made by the leader of the displaced group, Peter Achibo, during a phone interview with journalists on Thursday.
Achibo stressed the importance of Governor Kefas setting aside a few minutes to meet with the IDPs, in order to gain firsthand insight into the difficult conditions they continue to endure in the camps, Kefas.
According to Achibo, the prolonged stay in displacement, without access to basic social services such as education and healthcare, is worsening the psychological state of the people, especially children who are growing up with a skewed perception of society due to their isolation.
“Crisis has come and gone; what we need now is reconciliation to pave the way for lasting peace. We want the governor to understand why it is important for us to return to our ancestral homes in Wukari and live normal lives again. We are his people, displaced by conflict, now living like wild animals in camps,” Achibo said.
He warned that continued displacement without social integration could foster ethnic resentment and undermine future efforts at peaceful coexistence.
Achibo stressed that the IDPs are ready to embrace dialogue and reconciliation for lasting peace and development in Wukari.
“We know that violence benefits no one, and there’s no better time than now to make amends. We are ready for a peaceful dialogue that will lead to our safe return and attract development to our community,” he added.
The IDPs also urged the Taraba government, Kefas to prioritize their reintegration and support reconciliation efforts that would ensure durable peace in the region.
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