In Nigeria’s Plateau State, a hard-fought victory unfolded against a relentless tide of violence. On August 8, after months of obstacles, a coalition of nonprofits delivered over $400,000 worth of medical supplies to Christian communities under siege. The organizations behind this effort—Widows and Orphans, REDEEM!, and the US-Nigeria Law Group—worked tirelessly to make it happen.
Pastor Bill Devlin and civil rights lawyer Emmanuel Ogebe spearheaded the mission. As Ogebe watched a quadriplegic woman receive an electric scooter, tears filled his eyes. “It felt like those men in the Bible who cut through a roof to bring their friend to Jesus,” Ogebe remarked, his voice heavy with emotion.
Violence has surged across Plateau State, with radicalized Fulani herdsmen and groups like Boko Haram terrorizing Christian communities. Ogebe, who has dedicated decades to aiding Nigeria, didn’t mince words: “Nigeria is the deadliest place in the world to be a Christian. More Christians die here than anywhere else on the planet.”
The journey to deliver aid wasn’t easy. A bridge collapse in Maryland forced a detour through New York, adding to the complications. Despite these setbacks, the supplies—PPE, syringes, operating tables, and hospital beds—finally reached their destination. Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State expressed deep gratitude for the lifesaving assistance.
Ogebe didn’t stop at delivery. He challenged American aid groups to rethink their approach. Too often, they focus on sending Bibles while ignoring the desperate physical needs of these communities. “When someone suffers, you don’t just tell them to be well. You meet their needs. Surgery, education, shelter—these are the critical needs we must address,” Ogebe urged.
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