The Kaduna State Government has presented N2 billion in compensation cheques to victims of flooding in the state.
Governor Uba Sani handed over the cheques to the affected persons during the groundbreaking ceremony for the N34 billion Rigasa/Tudun Wada Flood and Gully Erosion Control Project on Thursday, July 2, 2026.
In a statement, Governor Sani described the compensation and the new project as part of the state government’s commitment to tackling the persistent challenges of flooding, gully erosion, and environmental degradation across Kaduna State.
“This important intervention reflects a fundamental principle that guides our administration: that development must not only deliver progress, but must also uphold justice, compassion, and respect for human dignity,” the governor said.
The project, which spans approximately 17 kilometres, aims to provide a lasting solution to the flooding and gully erosion that have plagued Rigasa and Tudun Wada for decades.
“Through a carefully structured Resettlement Action
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