By Joyce Remi-Babayeju
The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has commissioned the Tudun Biri Resettlement Project in Kaduna State to ensure that no citizen is left behind.
Shettima also reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to restoring dignity, stability, and livelihoods to communities affected by conflict and humanitarian crises.
The project, executed under the Resettlement Scheme for Persons Impacted by Conflicts (RSPIC) and implemented by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) under the coordination of the Office of the Vice President, aligns with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu which prioritizes people-centred recovery and sustainable solutions for vulnerable populations.
Speaking at the ceremony, the Vice President commended NEMA for its diligence, describing the project as a major milestone in the Federal Government’s recovery and reconstruction efforts, and a practical demonstration of protecting the vulnerable and to ensure that no citizen is abandoned.
Kaduna State, governor Senator Uba Sani, thanked President Tinubu for approving the project and the Vice President for his commitment to its successful execution.
Uba also commended the Director-General of NEMA for effective supervision and prudent deployment of resources.
Earlier, the Director General of NEMA, Mrs. Zubaida Umar, said the resettlement scheme represents a strategic shift from short-term humanitarian assistance to sustainable recovery and social reintegration for conflict-affected populations.
Mrs. Zubaida Umar disclosed that while the original design provided for 143 housing units, 10 units were converted, with appropriate approval, into a school facility to address educational needs, adding that RSPIC interventions are also ongoing in Kebbi, Sokoto, Zamfara, Niger, Katsina, and Benue States.
The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Alhaji Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, was represented at the event, while community members expressed appreciation to the Federal Government and NEMA for the timely intervention.
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