Following the devastating accidental bombing in the Tudun Biri community of Igabi Local Government area in Kaduna State, Gov. Uba Sani has offered comprehensive assistance for the victims and their families.
This is contained in a statement by Sani’s Chief Press Secretary, Muhammad Shehu, issued on Friday in Kaduna
Sani also expressed heartfelt concern for the individuals currently undergoing medical treatment at Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital and has committed to covering all their medical expenses.
Additionally, the governor has vowed to provide financial, psychological, and emotional aid to the orphans who have lost their caregivers in this tragic incident.
“The Governor disclosed these during a meeting with a distinguished delegation from the Federal Government, including Vice-President Kashim Shettima.
Other members of the delegation were the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajuddeen, Minister of Defence, Badaru Abubakar, and the APC National Chairman Dr Abdullahi,”it said .
Sani also conveyed his appreciation to President Bola Tinubu for promptly addressing the situation by ordering a thorough investigation into the incident.
He assured the delegation that the findings of the investigation would be made public and lauded Tinubu’s commitment to compensating the victims’ families and the reconstruction of critical infrastructure in the community.
He said, “The vice-president announced that the Fulako programme under his office, Mr President has also directed that it should start in Kaduna and in this very community.
‘That is the community that has been affected by this unfortunate incident that is Tudun Biri, because of the fact that they have lost everything.
“They are going to rebuild the houses and also provide a hospital for them and also to provide farming facilities for them, build schools for them and create a city for them right now.
”So, I want to thank Mr President and vice-president,” the governor said.
Shettima, representing Tinubu, conveyed their sympathies and expressed solidarity with the Government and people of the state during the challenging period. (NAN). READ ALSO:
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