Today, 10th June, 2026 In her demonstration of gratitude with a usual maxim, “give honour to whom honour is due”. Jol community of Riyom LGC through her development association presented an award of recognition of excellence in community development and service to Da Gyang Dudu Dalyop, BECO President Worldwide.
As one of the frontline communities in the state, Jol community has suffered unrestrained and ceaseless terrorism by Fulani terrorists who have since captured Rankum and Fass as their major enclaves now. This act of terrorism has been sustained for the past two decades with little or no succour from appropriate authorities. This has left the community devastated and in constant agony.
Recognizing his tremendous and several interventions to the community, Da Davou Bulus, Chairman of Jol Community Development Association (JCDA) eulogized Da Gyang Dudu Dalyop for his purposeful leadership which has projected the Berom nation on the right trajectory and also designing a roadmap for the future generation. “You have held our community in high esteem” so dear to your heart, according to Da Davou Bulus.
Speaking separately, other EXCO members described Da Gyang Dudu Dalyop as a beacon of hope in the days of despair especially when hope seems to be lost. The community maintained its firm resolute to support BECO at all times for the good of the entire Berom land.
Responding with emotions, BECO President Worldwide, Da Gyang Dudu Dalyop expressed shock describing the award as something he least expect, he said Jol community has spurred to him to do more for the land. Da Dudu described the gesture biblical, for God himself expects thanksgiving from us.
The President encouraged Jol community not to wear out despites the daunting challenges, he spoke words of motivation and assured them that all captured lands will be restored in no distant time. He urged them to be wary of strange persons within the community and continue to law abiding by reporting unwholesome activities to the nearest security agencies.
Rex Cheng