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Hon. Easy Terhembemba Shaakaakaa recently held an emotional and candid meeting with members of the association “Mzough u Mba Yevese Num Mba Hen Tse Aga” — a group comprising internally displaced persons from Kwande East who fled persistent herdsmen attacks and now reside in Tse Aga.
The displaced individuals, described as brothers and sisters who have lost their homes and livelihoods, openly shared the profound pain, inconvenience, and helplessness they continue to endure. They spoke of the heartbreak of abandoning ancestral lands, the daily struggles in their current conditions, and the lingering trauma caused by ongoing violence in the region.
In response, Hon. Easy listened attentively and addressed them with sincerity. He acknowledged their tears and suffering, assuring them that he fully sees and understands their plight. While admitting that he currently lacks the resources to immediately end their hardship — a limitation that sometimes appears as indifference — he revealed how deeply it pains him personally that he cannot yet wipe away those tears.
Even without holding any public office or formal appointment, Hon. Easy emphasized that he is not idle. He disclosed ongoing efforts through his company, Fleet Ease Ltd, to develop and deploy innovative security solutions. These include remote-control technology capable of retrofitting existing equipment into remotely operated units equipped with live video feedback — systems already proven effective in conflict zones in advanced countries. He described this initiative as a small but deliberate step toward confronting the insecurity that has claimed too many lives, including fathers, mothers, sisters, and brothers across affected communities.
The meeting concluded on a note of mutual encouragement. The association formally endorsed Hon. Easy’s efforts and aspirations, pledging their full support as he continues this journey to bring meaningful change.
The encounter highlights Hon. Easy Terhembemba Shaakaakaa’s philosophy of leadership rooted in action rather than mere rhetoric — a leadership style that stays with the people, eats with them, listens to their stories, and walks alongside them in their struggles. For the displaced persons of Kwande East and similar communities across Benue, such personal engagement offers a rare glimmer of hope amid years of hardship and loss.
