FIC Report (Kaduna State) – The kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has commended President Bola Tinubu for selecting Tudun Biri village as the first beneficiary of the Resettlement Scheme for Persons Impacted by Conflicts.
The Governor, noted that the village was selected following the accidental bombing that claimed innocent lives in December 2023.
Speaking at the commissioning of houses, 6-kilometre road, Primary Healthcare Centre and Skills Acquisition Centre at Tudun Biri, he said that the president’s directive has resulted in an integrated development model.
According to him, the scheme has shown that peace is sustained not only through security measures, but through development, inclusion, and economic opportunity.
Sani said this initiative moved beyond temporary relief to comprehensive reconstruction, delivering modern homes supported by essential social infrastructure designed for safe and sustainable living.
Uba further said that Kaduna State played a central role in the reconstruction of Tudun Biri, from the earliest stages of the tragedy, culminating in the commissioning of projects.
He argued that farmers whose lands were affected were consulted and supported through a combination of livelihood measures, including priority access to agricultural inputs, sundry empowerment and skills programmes, and alternative livelihood support where necessary.
Sani pointed out that in the immediate aftermath, we coordinated emergency medical care, facilitated psychosocial support, and worked closely with community leaders to manage relief distribution.
He mentioned that as recovery progressed, his focus expanded deliberately to healthcare, education, livelihoods, and infrastructure, guided by our firm policy that Kaduna State will not tolerate the creation of internally displaced populations in the form of IDP camps.
Uba explained that his administration’s approach prioritises resettlement within communities, preservation of social bonds, and the restoration of economic life.
He also commended Vice President Shettima, whose leadership and oversight were instrumental to the success of this effort.
He clarified as Chairman of the Committee that refined and guided the implementation plan, he ensured that commitments were translated into measurable outcomes.
According to the Governor, the Vice President’s dedication, dexterity, and commitment to the restoration of Tudun Biri are not surprising because bringing succour and hope to displaced and conflict-impacted communities is familiar terrain for him.
The Governor expressed gratitude to the Director General of the National Emergency Management Agency, Mrs Zubaida Umar, and her team.
He added that their professionalism ensured effective coordination, diligenut monitoring, and transparent deployment of resources from conception to completion.
Signed:
Muhammad Gwani
AD FIRC Kaduna.
30th January,2026.
