•Donates 400 bags of rice, 1,200 pieces of ankara
•FG to replicate resettlement city across the country
The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Saturday commissioned a resettlement city for displaced persons in Keffi, Nasarawa State, describing it as a milestone in the federal government’s efforts to restore dignity to Nigerians affected by conflict and displacement.
The resettlement city, constructed by the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI), accommodates 40 households—comprising 239 individuals—drawn from the North East region of Nigeria as well as refugees from Cameroon, South Sudan, and the Central African Republic.
The facility has been officially named the Senator Oluremi Tinubu Resettlement City by the Federal Commissioner of the Commission, Tijani Ahmed, in recognition of the First Lady’s commitment to humanitarian causes.
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Speaking at the inauguration, Senator Tinubu urged residents to be law-abiding and integrate peacefully with the host community, Yar Kade. She emphasized that President Bola Tinubu is committed to ensuring that all Nigerians, regardless of their background, live in dignity and security.
“Today’s occasion represents progress in a national effort to restore hope, dignity, safety and patriotism to fellow Nigerians who have been displaced from their homes due to circumstances such as insurgency, banditry, communal clashes and natural disasters. I am pleased to witness the resettlement of 40 households comprising 239 individuals into a safe and dignified environment.
“This development reaffirms the commitment of the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu which aims to enhance social welfare programs for all Nigerians. Our work does not end here. Resettlement must go hand in hand with empowerment and skills acquisition.”
To support the resettled families, the First Lady donated 400 bags of 25kg rice, 1,200 pieces of ankara fabric, 600 units of the national fabric, and cash support—N200,000 per household and N50,000 to each farmer among them.
She also announced that 100 hectares of farmland had been secured to help the families generate food and income. The resettlement city is equipped with greenhouses, a vocational training centre, police station, church, mosque, and a health clinic.
This will go a long way in helping the families to settle down, live independently, and contribute meaningfully to the society, she noted.
Commending the host community, she reminded the occupants of their civic duties and the need for harmonious living. “When people house you, they don’t become your enemy. They become part of you… You have to love your neighbours and live in peace,” she said.
Federal Commissioner Tijani Ahmed described the centre as a beacon of renewed hope and part of the commission’s humanitarian agenda. He noted that the city features over 40 housing blocks, a solar-powered greenhouse, a modern school, a skills acquisition centre, and places of worship.
“These facilities are designed not only to provide shelter but to nurture a thriving, self-sufficient community,” Ahmed said.
Also present at the commissioning, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to replicating the model across the country.
“This initiative gives hope to our children, women, and displaced families. It shows that their voices are heard and their struggles recognized,” the Minister said.
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State was commended for providing the land and supporting the integration of the displaced families into the state.