Chayah Hope Foundation reaches 1,200 displaced persons in Mangu and Pushit

The wife of the APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, Dr Martina Nentawe Yilwatda, has extended humanitarian support to Internally Displaced Persons in Mangu Town and Pushit communities of Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, reaching over 1,200 beneficiaries with food items and cash assistance. The intervention, carried out through the Chayah Hope Foundation founded by Dr Yilwatda, is part of sustained efforts aimed at cushioning the hardship of families displaced by insecurity and other humanitarian challenges in the state.

Speaking during the outreach, Dr Yilwatda said the initiative was borne out of the need to translate compassion into tangible action, particularly for vulnerable populations grappling with difficult living conditions in IDP camps and host communities. She emphasised that humanitarian response must go beyond expressions of sympathy and be reflected in practical interventions that restore dignity and hope to affected persons.

Compassion must go beyond sentiments and be reflected in actions that improve the lives of vulnerable people.

— Dr Martina Nentawe Yilwatda, Founder, Chayah Hope Foundation

According to her, while many displaced families continue to face severe economic and social challenges, consistent support from individuals, organisations and government partners remains critical to rebuilding lives and restoring confidence in the future. She also noted that the foundation's interventions are designed to complement ongoing humanitarian efforts by government and development partners, particularly in areas most affected by insecurity and displacement.

Foundation reaffirms commitment to sustained outreach across Plateau State

Dr Yilwatda reaffirmed the commitment of the Chayah Hope Foundation to sustained outreach programmes targeted at underserved communities, adding that the foundation would continue to prioritise displaced persons and other vulnerable groups across Plateau State and beyond.

Our commitment remains to support vulnerable families and restore hope to those affected by displacement and hardship.

— Dr Martina Nentawe Yilwatda

Beneficiaries of the outreach expressed gratitude for the intervention, describing it as timely and impactful, especially amid rising economic pressures and limited access to basic needs. They commended Dr Yilwatda for what they described as a gesture of solidarity with displaced families, praying for sustained support to improve their living conditions.