Published on August 24, 2024, 12:32 am

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The plight of a quadriplegic woman in Nigeria recently brought tears to the eyes of longtime civil rights lawyer, Emmanuel Ogebe. This emotional scene played out when she received an electric scooter from thousands of medical supplies donated by a consortium of non-profit organizations. Ogebe compared this heartwarming moment to biblical times, stating, “It felt like that moment when those guys cut through the roof and lowered their friend down to Jesus to be healed.” It was clear that these gestures were not just about providing material needs; they represented a beacon of hope and demonstrated humanity’s capacity for kindness.

Ogebe has dedicated decades in service towards delivering humanitarian aid to Nigeria, an immensely challenging endeavor given the escalating violence. Research indicates that more Christians are being killed yearly in Nigeria than in all other countries combined due to religious persecution. The delivery of medical supplies amounting over $400,000 earlier this month served as a small victory amidst these challenging circumstances.

In collaboration with New York City Pastor Bill Devlin and the Solomon and Mary Lar Foundation among others, Emmanuel Ogebe facilitated these critical health resources’ delivery across multiple hospitals. Commending their efforts during an August 8th press conference was Gov. Caleb Mutfwang who praised their noble initiative as deeply appreciated.

Several difficulties have marred such humanitarian endeavors since around 2016 due to increasing violence and governmental corruption making aid delivery complex. Despite these challenges, Ogebe along with Devlin graced Nigeria few months ago for a pastoral ceremonial occasion while also sensitizing audiences on the vital need for more international support towards this cause.

Recognized globally for aiding persecuted Christian communities worldwide, Pastor Bill Devlin affirmed his agreement with Ogebe on delivering essential medical supplies after witnessing atrocities during their visit early this year. Describing the scenario as alarming, Ogebe reiterated,”Nigeria is the deadliest place in the world to be a Christian.”

Devlin’s group REDEEM! received a massive donation of over 20,000 pounds in supplies from CRU Christian ministry that included personal protective equipment, syringes, operating tables among others. However, getting that aid delivered turned out to be a herculean task involving extensive negotiations with nonprofits and the United Nations, and even routing redirection due to infrastructural issues

With relief etched on their faces once all the medical aid finally reached the people who needed it most. Ogebe called for more practical support from American churches and religious aid organizations- from providing medical supplies to donating towards reconstructing churches. He believes these are more impactful ways of supporting Nigeria’s persecuted Christians than merely sending translated Bibles.

“The need goes beyond simple words of encouragement or spiritual guidance,” Ogebe emphasizes. “There has to be an active demonstration. We need to show ourselves as being the hands and feet of Christ to these people.”

This recent initiative demonstrates that real news rooted in Christianity’s worldview is not just about celebrating victories but also about spotlighting areas rife with difficulties while providing a trusted news platform for those fighting such challenging battles every day.