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Brothers Across Nigeria International (BAN INT’L), a nonprofit organisation, has provided significant support to the families of its late members worldwide. Through it’s welfare arm, the BAN Int’l Outreach Commission (BANOC), the organisation spent over N45 million in December 2024 to support 145 families, ensuring they could enjoy the festive season despite the absence of their loved ones.

According to the Global President of BAN INT’L, Dr. Anthony Mark, the objective of BANOC is to ease the burden on the families of deceased members, especially during festive periods. 

“In a country like Nigeria, where welfare and economic safety nets are scarce, the death of a breadwinner often leads to severe financial hardship for surviving family members—spouses, children, and other dependents,” Dr. Mark explained.

The Chairman of BANOC, Joseph Amare, noted that the organization has been steadily increasing its efforts. In 2023, a pilot program raised N23 million to support 102 families, with each family receiving a package worth N150,000. In 2024, the funds raised doubled to N45 million, enabling the program to assist 145 families, with each family receiving a package totalling N300,000.

Dr. Mark emphasized that BAN INT’L’s core principle of “Broda Deliver Broda” symbolizes the enduring bond of brotherhood.

 “True brotherhood transcends death. BANOC’s efforts serve as both a supplement to the financial support provided to families upon a member’s passing and a testament to the enduring love and unity within BAN INT’L,” Dr. Mark said.

The BAN INT’L Global President urged other organisations to emulate BAN INT’L’s model, serving as welfare safety nets and agents of community development. 

“In the face of economic challenges and limited welfare systems in Nigeria, organizations, confraternities, alumni associations, and town unions have the potential to fill this gap by supporting their members and communities sustainably,” Dr. Mark remarked.

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