A farmer plants his seeds in anticipation of a bumper harvest, not having much concern on the boisterous wind, the scotchy weather condition nor the destructive incidences of termites, rodents and other farm unfriendly organisms. This is because his focus is on nurturing the seed to germinate into a seedling, tender and fragile into development of vital parts such as leaves, stem, etc.

The story of the Berom Community North America (BCNA) is akin to the analogy above. Although, challenges abound, but courage and resilience triumphed over them all. It’s important to emphasize a saying that goes, “the journey of a thousand miles begins with a step”. A step forward, and not backward will certainly take one to his preferred destination or even beyond.

It’s no coincidence that the journey which  started in the early 2000 has Da Rev Dr. Nash Pwol Da Rev Dr. Benjamin C. Datiri, they duo are citizens of America but never forgot their root, hence the creation of Berom Community North America (BCNA) with a mandate to unite all Berom sons and daughters residing in North America and also galvanize support for the development of the homefront. This is one dream and goal they haven’t deviated from since its inception.

BCNA has since organized four (4) successful conventions in fulfilment of her mandate. This credit goes to the entire community but with special recognition of the immediate past leadership led by Ngo Felicia Chomo Sodipe, (Jakadiyar Jos) whose leadership spans over 8 years successful years living indelible footprints. As a matter of fact, Ngo Sodipe leadership style brought BCNA to limelight, projecting it to enviable heights that has become a model for other Berom diaspora organizations.

Now that the seed sown by Da Rev Dr. Nash Pwol and Da Rev Dr. Benjamin C. Datiri has grown into a fully matured plant with its harvest plentious, it’s important to print their names in the books of remembrance for the next generation to emulate. They both came together, harmonized their dreams, this is significant, reminding us about the power of coming together. There’s much to achieve when the people are united, this was demonstrated at the building of the tower of Babel.

I therefore call on the Berom nation to kindly honour these two elders who deemed it fit to fly the Berom flag in far away America in recognition of their patriotism and love to the land. This will spur them to do more for the land and also encourage others to lift the banner of Berom nation wherever they found themselves in the face of the earth.

I will like to charge the new executives to keep the fire burning by ensuring the community is an all inclusive one, kindly reach out to all sons and daughters who might be cold at the moment, ensure you bring them to the fore. The immediate past EXCO has done and excellent job, there’s no doubt, the expectation of our people is to see you surpass their performance.

Long live BCNA
Long live BECO
Long live the Berom nation

Rex Cheng
Admin BECO secretariat
3/10/2025