Caritas in the defunct Biafra to carry in the relief transports into the then Biafra and saved a lot of lives.
During the Nigerian/Biafran war, many atrocities and inhuman acts were committed. There were many killings, bombings, destructions, fighting, negative propaganda and general insecurity. Many people ran away from their houses and had to stay in refugee camps. Many died of hunger and violence begot violence. Peace and love seemed to have eluded the world of Biafra and Nigeria. Bishop Okoye experienced firsthand the devastating effects of hatred among the people and even in the Church. This situation revealed to him how depraved the human hearts could be in the absence of love.
During the Nigerian/Biafran war, many atrocities and inhuman acts were committed. There were many killings, bombings, destructions, fighting, negative propaganda and general insecurity. Many people ran away from their houses and had to stay in refugee camps. Many died of hunger and violence begot violence. Peace and love seemed to have eluded the world of Biafra and Nigeria. Bishop Okoye experienced firsthand the devastating effects of hatred among the people and even in the Church. This situation revealed to him how depraved the human hearts could be in the absence of love.