The Katsina State Government has taken a significant step towards enhancing its support for internally displaced persons (IDPs) within the state. Governor Dikko Umaru Radda has inaugurated a committee to develop and propose a supportive law based on the National Policy for IDPs.

This committee, led by Governor Radda, will study and make recommendations for the proposed law. The Secretary to the State Government, Barrister Abdullahi Garba Faskari, will serve as the Vice Chairman, while the Executive Director for Development Partners of the State Development Management Agency, Hajiya Maryam Musa-Yahaya, will act as the Secretary.

“The committee will meticulously examine the National Policy and Action Plan for IDPs to ensure our proposed law effectively addresses their needs,” Governor Radda said during the inauguration. “Our goal is to create a draft law that will be submitted to the State House of Assembly for legislative action.”

Governor Radda expressed gratitude to the World Bank for its initiative in addressing the challenges faced by IDPs. He highlighted the project’s focus on improving livelihoods, infrastructure, and facilitating the return of IDPs to normalcy.

“Katsina State, along with other states in the Northwest, has been heavily impacted by security issues,” Governor Radda explained. “This committee underscores our commitment to finding solutions and emphasises the need for additional support to tackle this ongoing problem.”

The committee will include representatives from various government departments, including the Commissioners for Rural and Social Development, Works and Housing, Land and Physical Planning, Youths and Sports Development, Budget and Economic Planning, and Women’s Affairs. Additionally, the Economic Adviser, Director-General of the State Enterprise Development Agency, and the Special Adviser on Rural Economy will be part of the committee. Governor Radda clarified that the Committee Secretary will assume the Chair role in his absence.