Obi pledges ₦15 million for Yelewata massacre survivors

Obi pledges ₦15 million

Peter Obi pledged ₦15 million to support survivors and families affected by the June 2025 Yelewata massacre in Benue State.

“No child should be forced to let the tragedy that has affected their family determine the course of their future”

Education support for children

Obi pledged ₦10 million for orphaned children’s education following the massacre.

Water access initiative

Obi pledged ₦5 million for a borehole to improve clean water access in the community.

Nursing college funding

Obi pledged an additional ₦10 million to the College of Nursing Sciences in Gboko, Benue State.

Community visit

Obi visited Yelewata after previous security concerns with Benue State Government.

Security challenges

Obi’s convoy was turned back in September 2026 due to suspected security threats.

State government response

Benue State Government denied plans to disrupt Obi’s visit to Yelewata.

Governor’s assurance

Governor Alia assured Obi of a warm reception before the visit.

Town hall meeting

Obi held a town hall meeting with NDC candidates in Makurdi after the visit.

Previous disagreement

Obi faced security concerns before visiting Yelewata in November 2026.

Yelewata attack

The Yelewata community was attacked in June 2025, leaving scores dead and many displaced.

Obi’s statement

Obi acknowledged financial support cannot restore lost lives but aims to renew hope.

Nursing college support

Obi pledged ₦10 million to strengthen the College of Nursing Sciences in Gboko.