NGO transforms education for IDPs in Edo with renovated classrooms

The Rural Health Initiative for Improved Living (RHIFIL) has revitalized education at the Home for the Needy (HfN) Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Camp in Edo State by renovating six classrooms for primary school pupils. What were once dusty, dilapidated blocks have been transformed into bright, safe, and child-friendly learning spaces. Commissioned by officials from the […]

The Rural Health Initiative for Improved Living (RHIFIL) has revitalized education at the Home for the Needy (HfN) Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Camp in Edo State by renovating six classrooms for primary school pupils.

What were once dusty, dilapidated blocks have been transformed into bright, safe, and child-friendly learning spaces.

Commissioned by officials from the Edo State Ministry of Health, the project is being hailed as a model for NGO-led interventions in healthcare and education within displaced communities.

Speaking at the project launch, Rev. Mrs. Josephine Kpere Daibo, President of RHIFIL, said the initiative began after observing the poor learning conditions at the camp, dusty floors, cracked walls, and a lack of desks and chairs.

“Our hearts were moved by what we saw. We decided to renovate and plaster two school blocks comprising six classrooms to give these children a better future,” Rev. Daibo stated.

A Local teacher Spokesperson of the school, Mr. Mathew Olisa praised Rev. Daibo’s determination, saying: “She has faith like her pastor, Archbishop Benson Idahosa. Once she decides to act, she believes it will work.”

The new classrooms now provide a conducive environment for hundreds of children pursuing primary education at the camp, a significant shift from the unsafe and uncomfortable conditions they once faced.

Speaking further, Rev Daibo noted that, “This is not RHIFIL’s first major project at the IDP camp”.

“In 2015, the organisation completed and handed over 15 modern water-system toilets designed for boys at the camp, improving sanitation and hygiene for hundreds of residents”.

“Our goal is to provide comprehensive health education, diagnosis, and treatment to over 300 individuals in each community, ensuring access to essential healthcare for those in need,” Rev. Daibo added.