By Nkechi Eze
The Vice President of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima, GCON, on Tuesday commissioned the Tudun Biri Resettlement Project in Kaduna State, reaffirming the Federal Government’s unwavering commitment to restoring dignity, stability, and sustainable livelihoods to communities impacted by conflict and humanitarian crises.
The resettlement facility, 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, represents a major pillar of the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, which places people-centred recovery, inclusive development, and durable solutions for vulnerable populations at the heart of governance.
Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, Vice President Shettima described the project as a powerful symbol of the Federal Government’s resolve to move beyond emergency relief towards long-term recovery and reintegration of displaced persons into safe and productive communities.
He commended NEMA for its diligence and professionalism, noting that the Tudun Biri Resettlement Project stands as a major milestone in the nation’s recovery, reconstruction, and rehabilitation efforts.
“This project is a practical demonstration of our determination to protect the vulnerable, restore hope, and ensure that no Nigerian is left behind,” the Vice President said, adding that the Federal Government will continue to prioritise interventions that rebuild lives and strengthen social cohesion.
The Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani, expressed deep appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving the project and to Vice President Shettima for his personal commitment to its successful execution. He also praised the Director-General of NEMA for the effective supervision of the project and the prudent deployment of public resources, describing the resettlement site as a model for future recovery initiatives.
In her remarks, the Director-General of NEMA, Mrs. Zubaida Umar, explained that the resettlement scheme marks a strategic transition from short-term humanitarian assistance to sustainable recovery, social reintegration, and community rebuilding for populations affected by conflict.
Mrs. Umar disclosed that although the original design made provision for 143 housing units, 10 of the units were converted, with the necessary approvals, into a school facility in order to meet the educational needs of children within the resettled community.
She further revealed that RSPIC interventions are currently ongoing in several other states, including Kebbi, Sokoto, Zamfara, Niger, Katsina, and Benue, underscoring the Federal Government’s nationwide approach to addressing displacement and rebuilding conflict-affected communities.
The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Alhaji Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, was represented at the event, alongside other senior government officials and stakeholders.
Community members at Tudun Biri, who are direct beneficiaries of the project, expressed profound gratitude to the Federal Government and NEMA for the timely intervention, describing the resettlement site as a life-changing development that offers them renewed hope, security, and a pathway to rebuilding their futures.
The commissioning of the Tudun Biri Resettlement Project further reinforces the Federal Government’s commitment to sustainable recovery, durable solutions, and the creation of resilient communities across Nigeria.
