The Foundation for Justice, Development and Peace (FJDP) of Katsina-Ala Diocese, in collaboration with the SPRiNG Project, has provided livelihood start-up support to 150 individuals across Katsina-Ala, Ukum, and Logo Local Government Areas in Benue State. The initiative, carried out under the vision of Bishop Isaac Bundepuun Dugu for integral human development, targeted women, youths, repentant bandits, and persons with special needs. Recipients were given agricultural inputs such as improved seeds, fertilizers, livestock, improved oil palm seedlings, and farming tools. Vocational kits for soap and petroleum jelly production were also distributed to promote entrepreneurship and self-reliance.
During the distribution event, Catholic Bishop of Katsina-Ala, Most Reverend Isaac Bundepuun Dugu, referred to the items as "seeds of transformation." He urged beneficiaries to use the materials wisely and warned against selling them, stressing that long-term impact depended on productive application. The bishop offered prayers over the items and placed the beneficiaries under divine guidance. The Diocese affirmed its ongoing commitment to peace and development through partnerships with community leaders, government agencies, faith-based groups, and development organisations. It stated that the vision of a better society is already taking root.
Bishop Isaac Bundepuun Dugu distributes farming tools and soap-making kits while calling them "seeds of transformation," yet expects repentant bandits to suddenly embrace agriculture and cosmetics as livelihoods without addressing what pushed them into violence in the first place. The 150 beneficiaries include people with special needs and former bandits, but there is no detail on how their specific challenges will be supported beyond the one-time handout. If the vision of a better society is already taking root, it rests on fragile soil where tools alone cannot replace systemic intervention.
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