Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State inaugurated the newly built homes for victims of banditry under Phase 1 of the Qatar Sanabil Project on Monday.

The houses were built under a partnership between the Kaduna State government and Qatar Charity.

The project, which includes a school, a clinic, and a shopping complex, aims to restore dignity and rebuild the lives of families affected by years of insecurity in the state.

Speaking at the handing over ceremony, Mr Sani declared the initiative as one of the most meaningful actions of his administration.

The houses, distributed to families who lost loved ones to banditry, were part of a broader rehabilitation plan the governor described as “a bold gesture of solidarity.”

Mr Sani affirmed that lasting recovery must involve rebuilding lives and livelihoods beyond military operations and peace models.

Under Phase 1 of the Qatar Sanabil Project, affected families also received empowerment tools, such as tricycles, grinding machines, salon kits, and welding equipment to help them regain economic independence.

The governor also inaugurated a new school to provide free education for children of affected families, a clinic to serve their health needs, and a skills acquisition centre for youth and women.

Mr Sani praised Qatar Charity for its “extraordinary commitment to global solidarity”. He thanked the Qatari Ambassador to Nigeria, Ali Bin Ghanem Al-Hajri, and the country director of Qatar Charity, Hamdi Abdu, for their dedication to the project.

Mr Sani further thanked President Bola Tinubu, National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, and Minister of Defence Mohammed Badaru for their roles in stabilising Kaduna’s security landscape.

He announced that Phase 2 of the project would soon begin, bringing more homes, schools, clinics, and boreholes to affected communities.

In his remarks, the Chief of Defence Staff, Christopher Musa, commended the state governor for his role towards stabilising and restoring peace.

He assured the government of the armed forces’ support and commended the Qatar Charity for its good works towards rendering the victims.

Tajuddeen Abbas, speaker, House of Representatives, also commended Mr Sani for his people-oriented initiatives and for the support rendered for the victims.

(NAN)