Vice President Kashim Shettima on Friday said the administration of President Bola Tinubu would not abandon Nigerians in times of adversity, reaffirming the government’s commitment to compassion and people-centred governance.
Shettima spoke while commissioning the Tudun Biri Resettlement Scheme in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State, nearly two years after a military drone misfire devastated the community.
The project comprises 133 housing units, a school and other modern infrastructure, providing resettlement for families displaced by the incident.
“This resettlement scheme is more than infrastructure; it is a statement of responsibility and empathy,” Shettima said. “It is a practical assurance that the Nigerian state stands by its people and will not leave communities broken by misfortune.”
He said the scheme was executed under the Resettlement Scheme for Persons Impacted by Conflict and noted that similar recovery and resettlement projects were ongoing in several states.
According to him, the initiative underscores the Federal Government’s resolve to respond to humanitarian crises, rebuild livelihoods and lay the foundation for lasting peace.
Kaduna State Gov. Uba Sani commended President Tinubu and Shettima for what he described as compassionate leadership, saying the project demonstrated that the dignity of citizens remains central to governance.
The Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency, Zubaida Umar, said the intervention aligned with the Renewed Hope Agenda, which prioritises people-focused recovery and inclusive development.
She explained that 143 housing units were initially planned, but 10 were converted into a school to meet the educational needs of children in the community, resulting in 133 completed homes.
Community representatives, speaking on behalf of beneficiaries, thanked the president and vice president for restoring hope and stability to Tudun Biri and other communities affected by humanitarian crises.
