The inauguration of the Tudun Biri Resettlement Site in Kaduna State has reflects the Federal Government’s shift from emergency relief to structured post-conflict recovery, according to the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA).
The Director-General of NEMA, Mrs Zubaida Umar, stated this on Friday at the inauguration of the Resettlement Scheme for Persons Impacted by Conflict (RSPIC) in the state.
Umar, who also chairs the Project Implementation Unit of the scheme, said the intervention was designed to support planned resettlement, livelihood restoration and social reintegration for persons affected by conflict.
She said the project was coordinated by the Office of the Vice President as part of efforts to provide durable solutions to displacement.
According to her, Tudun Biri was selected following technical assessments and community consultations after the December 2023 incident that resulted in loss of lives and displacement.
Umar said the Tudun Biri project formed part of RSPIC interventions being implemented in Kaduna, Kebbi, Sokoto, Zamfara, Niger, Katsina and Benue states.
She said the Kaduna component comprised multiple housing sites, with Tudun Biri delivering 133 housing units, after 10 units were converted for educational use.
The NEMA boss said the project required inter-agency coordination to address site and logistical challenges encountered during implementation.
She described the scheme as an institutional response aimed at restoring stability and supporting long term recovery of affected communities.
Umar urged beneficiaries to ensure proper use and maintenance of the facilities and to promote peaceful coexistence.(NAN)(www.nannews.ng)
