Yaji Appreciates God For Saving His Life

... Encourages people to draw closer to God

By Terfa Naswem 

The President-General, Kunav United Development Association (KUDA), Deacon Emmanuel Tor Yaji and his beloved wife Deaconess Yaji were in the euphoria of praises to the indelible God for His protection over their lives, especially Deacon Yaji.

In a Thanksgiving Mass and reception in his honour organised by Mbaduku Development Association (MDA), Gboko Branch at St. John the Baptist Cathedral and St John Secondary School premises Gboko, Benue State respectively held on Sunday, 6th April, 2025, he extolled the Almighty God for saving him from the hands of dreaded Kidnappers. He said it was a very terrible experience that would have ended his life if not the protection of God Almighty.

He encouraged all those at the occasion to draw closer to God because only Him can save us in our darkest moments like He saved him from the hands of kidnappers.

He commanded the Executive Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, the Chairman of Vandeikya LGA and all those that God used to contribute in one way or the other for his injury-free rescue.

The Chairman of the occasion HE Aci Robert Terlumum Akpenpuun (from Nigerian Embassy Abidjam Cote D'Ivoire) commended Yaji for contributing significantly to his speedily progress in his career as his current position is a true manifestation of his prayers upon his life.

The guest speaker, Pharm. Peter Chieshe, Director-General Agro-Industrial Processing and Economic Transformation Bureau (BNAGRO),  Benue State poured spurious encomium on Yaji for his prudent and progressive leadership when he was the President-General of MDA and also as the current President-General of KUDA. He appealed to him to rekindle the hope of others by expanding his threshold of impact.

The President-General of Jemgbagh Development Association, Prince Yandev Amaabai gave an insight of his longstanding relationship with Yaji, hence his presence at the occasion despite his extremely tight schedule. He assured KUDA in Gboko that he will always be there for them anytime his attention is needed.

Ter-Kunav II His Royal Highness Chief Joseph Nyiyongo Achiaku through his representative appreciated Yaji for being a worthy Kunav son who has placed the interest and wellbeing of others above his'. He said God Almighty will continue to direct him on the path of purposeful leadership which will navigate KUDA to unprecedented development.

The Chairman, Mbaduku Development Association, Gboko Branch Terhemba Ihom commended Yaji for his remarkable footprint he left as former President-General of MDA. He appreciated all those who honoured their invitation by attending the occasion or reaching out in one way or the other.

The occasion was attended by some dignitaries and traditional rulers.

Exco members of Mbaduku Development Association, Gboko Branch include:

Chairman, Ihom Terhemba; Vice Chairman, Tyongun Joseph Doki; Secretary, Moti Samuel; Assistant Secretary, Ningir Emmanuel T; Treasurer, Apaa Emmanuel; Financial Secretary, Ndual Emmanuel Terseer; Welfare Officer, Awa Monica; Patron, Sir James Kuraun (Maj.) Rtd, KSM; Patron, Chief Christopher Ayashagba.