The Federal Government has commissioned a new Resettlement City for displaced persons, marking a major stride in its Renewed Hope Agenda for inclusive social welfare. Located in Yar-Kande, the facility was inaugurated by First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu and currently accommodates 40 households comprising 239 individuals, including refugees from Cameroon and Sudan.
Speaking at the ceremony, Senator Tinubu described the centre as “a new dawn” for displaced Nigerians and a testament to the government’s determination to restore dignity and rebuild lives. She emphasized that the project goes beyond shelter, highlighting its integration of empowerment initiatives such as skills training and agricultural development.
“Our work does not end here. Resettlement must go hand in hand with economic empowerment,” she stated, announcing the allocation of 100 hectares of farmland to promote food security and income generation for the residents.
The resettlement city features a solar-powered greenhouse, a hospital, a modern school, a vocational training centre, worship centres, and over 40 housing blocks—designed to offer safe, dignified living while fostering communal growth.
Aliyu Ahmed, Federal Commissioner of the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI), described the centre as “a symbol of renewed hope” and commended Nasarawa State for supporting the initiative with land and resources.
Governor Abdullahi Sule praised the city as a “beacon of hope” and urged residents to embrace the opportunity for a better future. Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, also lauded the First Lady’s leadership, describing the centre as an embodiment of President Tinubu’s commitment to uplifting vulnerable communities.
The project reflects the administration’s broader vision of sustainable, inclusive development, aiming to help displaced families rebuild their lives with dignity and self-reliance.
