2025 Children’s Day: K2U Puzzles, Stakeholders Honor IDP Kids in Benue with New Library

As Nigerian children celebrate Children’s Day, stakeholders in the humanitarian sector hosted children of the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp at the IDPs’ Mega Camp in Mbayongu, Makurdi Local Government Area of Benue State.

The celebration featured a march past, special drama, and cultural dances performed by children at the camp, along with a health outreach for free medical services by Luxe Dental Clinic, Lagos, and Smile Doctor Foundation.

Highlights included a health outreach led by Dr. Olufomi Ademiyi of Luxe Dental Clinic, Lagos, and Executive Director of the Smile Doctor Foundation, who provided free medical services related to dental, oral, and neck care.

Speaking at the celebration, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and SEMA, Sir James Iorpuu, described the initiative as a welcome development, not only for the children at the camp, and commended K2U Puzzles for establishing a mini library at the camp. He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to securing a better future for displaced children.

The Commissioners for Humanitarian Affairs, Hon. Aondowase Kunde, and Education and Knowledge Management, Pastor Dr. Fredrick Ikyaan, both lauded the organizers and sponsors, noting that the gesture aligns with the state government’s dedication—under the leadership of Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia—to uphold the rights of children and ensure access to quality education for IDPs.

Explaining the motivation behind the initiative, co-founder of K2U Puzzles, Mr. Martins Oloye, said the aim was to offer practical support to the Benue State Government in addressing the educational needs of children in IDP camps. He commended BSEMA for creating an enabling environment that allowed the initiative to flourish.

Our correspondent, Francis Terlumun, reports that international partners such as IOM, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Oando Foundation, The Offshore Lab, and Kenneth Connect Continuing Ideals all gave their goodwill remarks to mark the celebration with IDP children.