The Kaduna State Government has facilitated the reunification of thirty-nine children, who were previously in the custody of the Federal Government, with their respective families.
During a brief ceremony held at the “Children’s Homes” situated along Katuru Road in Kaduna, each child was respectfully presented with a monetary gift of N100,000 and an Itel A18s smartphone by the state government.
Kaduna govt Dash N100k, Smartphones Each To 39 Released Minors; Reunites Them Families
Governor Uba Sani made a commitment to support the children as they reintegrate into society. He vowed to provide rehabilitation and empowerment opportunities to encourage them to become responsible and law-abiding citizens.
Speaking on behalf of the governor, the Secretary to the Kaduna State Government, Dr. Abdulkadir Muazu Meyere, mentioned that the governor instructed him to collect credentials from those who had completed their tertiary education. “The Governor promised that some of them will receive start-up capital for trading, others will receive skills training, and some will be offered employment,” Meyere said.
Meyere said the government will monitor the conduct of each child, extending these benefits based on good behavior. Contact details, including addresses, phone numbers, and next-of-kin information, were recorded for easy tracking and follow-up.
Upon release, each child underwent a medical examination and received psycho-social counseling, focusing on personal development and community contribution. Religious leaders from both Islamic and Christian communities also counseled the children, emphasizing the importance of faith and the dangers of negative influences.
Meyere clarified that the children were given phones as replacements for the ones they had lost while in detention. Furthermore, as a gesture of goodwill, the Governor generously provided each of them with a sum of N100,000.