Kaduna State governor, Uba Sani, has inaugurated a special Implementation and Monitoring Mechanism Committee to ensure accountability and fairness in the disbursement of all interventions provided towards the rehabilitation of the survivors and families of the deceased casualties ofTudun Biri military airstrike.
In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Muhammad Lawal-Shehu, the governor lauded the proactive interventions taken by relevant agencies to support the victims of the military bomb mishap which occurred on December 3.
Mr Sani, however, reiterated the importance of accountability and openness during the entire process for the disbursement of funds and other special interventions provided to the people of Tudun Biri,Igabi LGA.
“The Federal Government, National Assembly, Nigeria Governors Forum, corporate organisations, 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 a sense of security.
“As a responsive, responsible, and accountable government, we must take keen interest in how donations and intervention programmes for the Tudun Biri Community are disbursed and executed.
“We want to ensure that the donations go to the actual beneficiaries. We want to monitor the implementation of the projects to ensure their speedy and effective implementation. “ the governor said.
“This Committee has therefore been constituted for the purposes of accountability, inclusivity, and transparency,” he added.
The statement disclosed that the committee will be headed by the Deputy Governor Hadiza Balarabe,while membership includes representatives of families of the victims, community, religious, and political leaders from Tudun Biri, Igabi Local Government, as well as the State Government.
According to the statement, the terms of reference of the committee include, “Develop a database of the injured and next of kin of the victims of the unfortunate Tudun Biri military drone attack.
“Take inventory of all the donations made by the Federal Government, National Assembly, Nigeria Governors Forum, corporate organisations, and well-meaning Nigerians.
“Develop a framework for disbursement of the funds and ensure prompt disbursement to actual beneficiaries.
“Liaise with relevant federal and state government agencies for the effective execution of intervention projects for the Tudun Biri Community.
“Submit monthly reports on the work of the Committee.
Mr Sani, therefore, urged members of the Committee to discharge their responsibilities with diligence,integrity, fairness, and dedication to service for the benefit of the survivors and the community at large.
