The decision was reached at the association's 30th Annual Convention, held in Virginia Beach, Virginia, under the theme "Building Unity Through Accountability." Idoma Association USA announces plans to petition President Donald Trump and engage members of the US Congress over the persistent killings and displacement in Benue South. Photo credit: IAUSASource: UGCThe gathering brought together delegates, traditional rulers, government representatives and members of the Idoma diaspora. A communiqué issued at the end of the convention said participants expressed "grave concern over the persistent insecurity, incessant killings, and displacement of innocent citizens" in Benue South, adding that "such loss of life must never be normalised." The convention passed a unanimous vote of confidence in IAUSA President Prince Dr Edwin Ochai and the entire executive committee for their leadership.