Governor Uba Sani has said that 275 million naira of the money donated to the victims of the accidental military drone attack on Tudun Biri has been distributed in the community. He said at the groundbreaking ceremony of the resettlement scheme in Tudun Biri on Friday that there are still some unredeemed pledges to the community.
Gov. Uba Sani appealed to individuals, public, and private institutions who made pledges to please redeem them, as Mr. President and the Vice President had done.
He expressed the state government’s appreciation to the President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for picking Tudun Biri for the groundbreaking ceremony of the Resettlement Scheme for Persons Impacted by Conflicts. “This is a clear demonstration of Mr. President’s commitment to wiping off the tears of the Tudun Biri people, and indeed the poor, vulnerable, and underserved in our country. Mr. President feels the pains of the internally displaced persons and all those affected by conflicts in our country. He recognizes the fact that decent accommodation and essential infrastructure are critical to the preservation of human dignity,” the Governor further said.
“Since the unfortunate incident, we have supported the victims, their families, and members of the community with relief materials through the Kaduna State Emergency Agency (KADSEMA). Direct cash support has been given. Medical and psycho-social support to the victims and their families are ongoing,” he added.
Gov. Uba Sani announced that a 6km asphaltic road to Tudun Biri Village was under construction, which when completed, will open up Tudun Biri Village, link it to other communities, boost agriculture in the area, and ease the movement of persons and goods. He said a Skill Acquisition Centre was under construction and a clinic to cater to the medical needs of the people.
Gov. Uba Sani recalled that shortly after the unfortunate incident, public and private institutions, as well as public-spirited individuals, donated funds to alleviate the suffering of victims and families of those affected and extended gratitude to the institutions and individuals for their show of compassion and empathy.
He thanked the Committee led by the Deputy Governor, Dr. Hadiza Sabuwa Balarabe, for their commitment and thoroughness in the handling of the cases of victims. The Governor commended the Vice President, Kashim Shettima, for effectively facilitating the strategic meetings that fine-tuned the Implementation Plan for the Resettlement Scheme, as well as the Chairman and members of the Steering Committee of the Resettlement Scheme for their commitment and dedication.
“This scheme is the brainchild of Mr. Vice President. He leveraged his experience in managing conflict and persons impacted by conflict in Borno State,” Gov. Sani said.
He said that under the project, handled by NEMA, four Resettlement Communities would be built in Igabi, Ikara, Giwa, and Kauru LGAs for internally displaced victims of banditry, adding that houses, hospitals, and schools would also be built to enable the victims to start life afresh.
He said that Kaduna State Government has allocated lands to NEMA in Igabi, Ikara, Giwa, and Kauru LGAs for the construction of the four resettlement communities, and that the land title documents have been perfected by the Kaduna Geographic Information Service (KADGIS).
He assured that the State Government was working closely with federal security forces to degrade and uproot bandits from their enclaves and restore peace and stability to our troubled communities. “We look forward to the day when displaced victims of banditry will return to their original communities and start the process of rebuilding their lives,” he said.
