Kaduna State has successfully reunited 39 children, who were previously detained by the Federal Government, with their families. The children were released on Wednesday in a brief ceremony held at the “Children’s Homes” along Katuru Road in Kaduna.
Each child was presented with N100,000 and an Itel A18s smartphone by the state government, as part of a gesture aimed at helping them reintegrate into society.
Governor Uba Sani, in his commitment to supporting the children’s transition, vowed to provide them with rehabilitation and empowerment opportunities to help them become responsible, law-abiding citizens.
In a statement on behalf of the governor, Dr. Abdulkadir Muazu Meyere, the Secretary to the Kaduna State Government, explained that Governor Sani had instructed him to collect educational credentials from children 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.
The state government will also monitor the conduct of the children and extend 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 aimed at personal development and community contributions.
Religious leaders from both Islamic and Christian communities provided counseling to the children, emphasizing the importance of faith and the dangers of negative influences.
Meyere added that the children had lost their phones during detention, and the Governor’s gesture included providing each child with a new phone and the goodwill of N100,000.
