The Lagos State chapter of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has provided humanitarian aid to over 1,000 families displaced by violent attacks in Yelwata, Benue State.
The support effort was part of a relief campaign initiated in response to the ongoing crisis affecting the area.
Following weeks of unrest in the Yelwata community and surrounding areas, PFN Lagos, under the leadership of its chairman, Pastor Yemi Davids, launched the “Benue Relief Campaign” in collaboration with Acts of Mercy and the Sesor Empowerment Foundation. The initiative was supported by congregations and individual donors across Lagos State.
The campaign raised over ₦42 million, according to Rev. Tonye Oliver, the PFN’s Publicity Secretary and head of its Digital Media division. The funds were used to purchase food items, mattresses, bedsheets, and other basic necessities for those displaced by the attacks.
Pastor Davids encouraged the Church to play an active role in helping communities in distress. In a video message, he remarked that rather than complaining about the situation, the Church must respond constructively by offering help where it is needed.
The distribution of relief supplies was carried out in Yelwata and nearby areas, focusing on families living in temporary shelters and internally displaced persons (IDP) camps. Documentation provided by the PFN includes videos showing the delivery and distribution of the supplies.
Families who received the aid expressed appreciation, offering prayers for the individuals and churches that contributed. Pastor Davids, in turn, thanked all who participated in the effort and noted that the support has brought some comfort to people facing very difficult circumstances.
