Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State on Monday inaugurated newly constructed homes for victims of banditry as part of Phase 1 of the Qatar Sanabil Project — a collaboration between the Kaduna State Government and Qatar Charity.
The initiative also features a school, a clinic, and a shopping complex, aiming to restore dignity and rebuild the lives of families devastated by years of insecurity.
At the handover ceremony, Governor Sani described the project as one of the most impactful achievements of his administration.
“This goes beyond unveiling buildings,” he said. “It is an act of healing, a promise fulfilled. We are telling every widow, orphan, and displaced person: you are not forgotten. You are valued. You are home.”
The homes were allocated to families who lost loved ones to banditry, as part of a wider rehabilitation scheme the governor called “a bold expression of solidarity.” He stressed that the housing units symbolise more than shelter — they represent hope and dignity restored.
“Each brick laid and each key handed over marks the return of peace and security to communities once torn apart by violence,” he added.
Governor Sani acknowledged the deep scars left by banditry — with communities erased, schools demolished, and futures derailed. But he maintained that true recovery goes beyond military operations and peace negotiations.
“Restoration must come after security,” he said. “Security without healing is hollow, and peace without dignity is incomplete.”
As part of the first phase, affected families also received empowerment items such as tricycles, grinding machines, salon kits, and welding tools to help them regain financial independence.
“We’re not merely handing over houses — we’re securing futures,” Sani affirmed. “Genuine empowerment helps people rise with pride and purpose.”
The governor also commissioned a new school offering free education to children from affected families, a clinic to meet their healthcare needs, and a skills acquisition centre targeting youth and women.
He commended Qatar Charity for its exceptional commitment to global solidarity and expressed his gratitude to the Qatari Ambassador to Nigeria, H.E. Ali Bin Ghanem Al-Hajri, and Qatar Charity’s Country Director, Sheikh Hamdi Abdu, for their dedication.
Governor Sani also extended his thanks to President Bola Tinubu, National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, and Minister of Defence Mohammed Badaru Abubakar for their efforts in improving Kaduna’s security.
He assured the public that this was only the beginning, as Phase 2 would soon commence, bringing more homes, schools, clinics, and boreholes to affected communities.
“To the resilient families receiving homes today — your strength defines you, not your loss,” the governor said. “You are not victims; you are survivors. You are heroes.”
Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, praised the governor for stabilising the state and reaffirmed the military’s support. He also acknowledged Qatar Charity’s contributions to supporting affected communities.
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajuddeen Abbas, applauded the governor for his people-centred leadership and for extending meaningful support to victims of violence.