The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, in partnership with the National Council of Women Societies (NCWS) Nigeria, has donated food and essential items to vulnerable households in five states—Adamawa, Plateau, Sokoto, Akwa Ibom, and Enugu.
Mr. Isaac Morrison, a representative of the church, presented the donations to the NCWS on Thursday in Abuja. He explained that the initiative was in response to devastating crises that struck Nigeria between December 2024 and February 2025.
Morrison listed the challenges:
- Adamawa faced insurgent attacks that destroyed homes and displaced families.
- Plateau suffered violent assaults on Christian communities, leading to loss of life and mass displacement.
- Sokoto was hit by a military airstrike in civilian areas, causing casualties.
- Akwa Ibom witnessed severe floods that affected more than 33,000 people in 12 LGAs.
- Enugu grappled with herdsmen attacks that resulted in fatalities and food insecurity.
He said the NCWS requested aid for 2,000 families across these states, prompting the church to mobilize resources. Each state will receive supplies for 400 households, including rice, beans, garri, vegetable oil, noodles, and essential non-food items.
“This is not merely aid but a message of love, telling the recipients they are not forgotten. Compassion transcends borders, and faith can be a force for good,” Morrison said.
Morrison reaffirmed the church’s global commitment to humanitarian relief and emergency assistance.
The NCWS National President, Princess Edna Azura, described the donations as more than just food supplies but lifelines that would bring immediate relief to countless families.
“This kind gesture is a beacon of hope in these challenging times, particularly for women and children in vulnerable communities. It reflects shared values and a strong humanitarian partnership,” she noted.
Azura urged state NCWS leaders in the five states to ensure transparent and accountable distribution, documenting the process with photos, videos, and registers.
Speaking on behalf of the state leaders, Mrs. Celina Ali, Plateau NCWS president, promised that the items would be distributed faithfully to vulnerable communities.
The event also featured the decoration of Morrison and a Ghanaian representative of the church as NCWS ambassadors in recognition of their humanitarian efforts.
