Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has inaugurated a state committee on Implementation and Monitoring Mechanism for Tudun Biri Projects and Funds on Sunday.
The panel which will be headed by the Deputy Governor Hadiza Sabuwa Balarabe, is expected to take inventory of all the donations made by the Federal Government, National Assembly, Nigerian Governors Forum, Corporate Organizations, and well-meaning Nigerians.
The committee is also expected to develop a framework for disbursement of the funds as well as ensure prompt disbursement to actual beneficiaries.
Governor Sani said the state government wants to ensure that the donations made for the community go to the actual beneficiaries, just as the government desires to monitor the implementation of the projects to ensure their speedy and effective implementation.
“We have commenced the construction of access roads to Tudun Biri and other affected communities in the area.
“The Federal Government, National Assembly, Nigeria Governors Forum, corporate organizations, and well-meaning Nigerians have made donations and announced intervention programmes aimed at bringing succour to the distressed community, rebuilding the community, and giving the people renewed hope and sense of security.
“This Committee has therefore been constituted for the purpose of accountability, inclusivity and transparency. The Committee will serve as the Implementation and Monitoring Mechanism for Tudun Biri Projects and Funds.
“Membership of the Committee are drawn from Representatives of Victims of the Unfortunate Tudun Biri Incident (Next of Kins of the departed and injured), Community, Religious and Political Leaders from Tudun Biri Community and Igabi Local Government, and the Kaduna State Government,” he said.
According to him, the Terms of Reference for the Committee include: Develop a database of the injured and next of kins of the victims of the unfortunate Tudun Biri military drone attack.
They are also expected to take inventory of all the donations made by the Federal Government, National Assembly, Nigeria Governors Forum, Corporate Organizations, and well-meaning Nigerians.
They will also develop a framework for disbursement of the funds and ensure prompt disbursement to actual beneficiaries.
