President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended Kaduna State’s peace-building approach as a model for the nation, as the state government and Qatar Charity Sanabil Project commissioned the first phase of 50 housing units for families displaced by banditry.
Speaking through the National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, during the commissioning ceremony in Kaduna, President Tinubu applauded the collaborative effort that also includes a school, clinic, and shopping complex as part of a broader 500-housing-unit intervention by the Qatar Charity Foundation.
“This is not just a ceremony; it is a reaffirmation of hope and humanity. What is happening here today touches the core of President Tinubu’s vision—rebuilding lives through dignity, not just rhetoric,” Ribadu said on behalf of the President.
The President noted that Kaduna’s evolution from a hotspot of insecurity to a more stable and hopeful environment is the result of “intelligence-led, community-driven, and compassion-rooted governance.”
He praised Governor Uba Sani for steering Kaduna “from despair to stability,” and assured that the federal government is proud to work in partnership with the state on both kinetic and non-kinetic strategies in the fight against insecurity.
“Kaduna is safe today. We can testify to that. The tears are drying, the wounds are healing. You are restoring trust, not just houses,” Tinubu added.
He further announced that the federal government is scaling up its support to states like Kaduna by reinforcing local peace-building efforts, enhancing intelligence gathering at the grassroots, and delivering social investment programmes aimed at preventing future violence.
President Tinubu also reassured displaced families and victims of insecurity that his administration is fully committed to deploying both “hard and soft power” in securing their future and rebuilding their lives.
“Your scars may not vanish, but your resilience will define your future. Kaduna’s story is no longer one of tragedy, but of triumph through collaboration and compassion,” Tinubu said.
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Governor Uba Sani, in his speech, described the moment as the most consequential of his public life, saying the project goes beyond infrastructure to restore dignity and humanity.
According to the governor, “This is about telling every widow, orphan and displaced soul that they are not forgotten. We are doing this because peace without dignity is incomplete. Safety without healing is hollow.”
Governor Sani commended Qatar Charity Foundation for building what he called “trust through compassion” and thanked donor Aisha bint Khalfan for fully funding the project.
He added that, beyond housing, the Phase 1 intervention also included distribution of tricycles, grinding machines, cargo bikes, salon kits and welding equipment to empower widows and jobless youth in the affected communities.
“This is a people-first model. It speaks not just to recovery but resilience. Let this not just be a moment of applause, but a call to action,” Governor Sani added.
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr Tajudeen Abbas, also present at the event, said the Qatar Sanabil Project demonstrated the transformative power of partnerships between governments and humanitarian organisations.
“This is more than shelter. We are restoring hope. We are empowering the powerless and proving that compassion is a valid governance tool,” he said.
He praised President Tinubu for prioritising security, job creation and social inclusion, and pledged continued legislative support to scale similar projects nationwide.
“As a son of Kaduna, this project holds special meaning for me. I’ve witnessed the pain. Now, I’m proud to witness the healing,” the Speaker added.
Country Director of Qatar Charity, Hamdi Abdul, said the initiative reflects the foundation’s commitment to dignified living, self-reliance and long-term sustainability for the displaced.
“A safe home is the foundation of a dignified life. We are grateful to President Tinubu, Governor Uba Sani and the people of Kaduna for the partnership and trust,” he said.
He disclosed that a second phase of the project will soon begin, alongside a 100-day food distribution campaign across all 23 local government areas of Kaduna State.
Some of the beneficiaries selected from various communities across the frontline local government areas, were emotional, while expressing gratitude to the Kaduna State Government and the Qatar Charity Foundation for wiping their tears after losing their loved one to banditry.