Vice President Kashim Shettima on Friday inaugurated the Tudun Biri Resettlement Scheme in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State, marking the fulfilment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s pledge to rebuild the community following a military drone mishap over two years ago.
The scheme comprises 133 completed housing units, educational facilities and supporting infrastructure, delivered under the Resettlement Scheme for Persons Impacted by Conflict (RSPIC).
Shettima recalled that in December 2023, he visited Tudun Biri after the tragic drone incident and conveyed President Tinubu’s directive that a comprehensive resettlement programme be initiated. In July 2024, he returned to perform the groundbreaking ceremony, culminating in Friday’s commissioning.
Speaking at the event in Kaduna, the Vice President described the project as a clear demonstration of the administration’s commitment to compassionate and people-centred governance.
“Today stands as a living demonstration of our belief that fairness is the glue that holds a nation together, and that compassion is not a weakness of the state, but its moral strength,” Shettima said.
He stressed that the resettlement scheme represents more than infrastructure delivery, noting that it reflects justice in governance through deliberate efforts to heal communities affected by conflict and displacement.
“The Tudun Biri Resettlement Scheme is a vehicle for hope for families whose lives were disrupted. It is a practical assurance that the Nigerian state does not abandon its citizens in times of adversity,” he added.
Shettima explained that the project is part of a broader federal initiative aimed at delivering durable recovery solutions to communities impacted by humanitarian crises, disclosing that similar resettlement projects are ongoing in Kaduna, Kebbi, Sokoto, Zamfara, Niger, Katsina and Benue states.
He also commended Kaduna State Governor Senator Uba Sani for fostering collaboration with the Federal Government, describing partnership and shared ownership as critical to the success of such interventions.
In his remarks, Governor Sani thanked President Tinubu for what he described as compassionate leadership and decisive intervention, while also praising the Vice President for personally overseeing the restoration of Tudun Biri.
“This reflects a clear belief that the dignity of citizens must remain central to governance,” the governor said.
Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Zubaida Umar, described the commissioning as a milestone in restoring dignity, stability and opportunity to conflict-affected communities.
She disclosed that while the original plan provided for 143 housing units, 10 units were converted into a school facility, bringing the total number of completed houses to 133 alongside educational infrastructure.
Speaking on behalf of beneficiaries, Mrs Aisha Haruna and Mr Solomon John expressed gratitude to President Tinubu and Vice President Shettima for fulfilling the promise made to the Tudun Biri community.
By Deji Elumoye, Abuja
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