The federal government on Saturday said it had released N3 billion for disbursement to victims of 2011 post-election violence in Kaduna state.

The Vice President, Namadi Sambo made the disclosure at the 40th anniversary of Emir of Zazzau, Alhaji Shehu Idris, on the throne held at the Emir’s palace, Zaria, Kaduna State.

Sambo, who was represented by Gov. Muktar Yero of Kaduna State, said the money which was already in the coffers of the state government, would be disbursed to the affected victims accordingly.

He stressed the need for people to live in peace with one another to enable government at all levels to provide the dividend of democracy to the electorate.

While congratulating the Emir for attaining 40 years on the throne, Sambo attributed the success recorded by the Emirate to patience, fairness, justice and truthfulness.

In his speech, Yero advised all candidates and electorate not to see the forthcoming election as a do-or-die affair. He assured listeners that the 2015 budget in the state was meant to complete all ongoing projects, adding that no project would be abandoned in the state.

According to him, his administration would pay more attention to construction of feeder roads to facilitate easy transportation of farm produce to various markets across the state.

Gen. Yakubu Gowon (rtd.), former Head of State and Chairman of the occasion lauded the Emir for supporting government’s policies and programmes in addition to promoting the nation’s cultural heritage.

NairalandOP:
http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/fg-releases-n3bn-to-post-election-violence-victims-in-kaduna/198849/

NairalandOP:
Every time I remember those innocent people who lost their lifes in the 2011 post-election violence, I develop more anger for Buhari. Buhari and his supporters are murderers. God will judge all those who participated in the killing of those corpers and other civilians in the 2011 post-election riot.

Juliaann:
Good one

kokosheen:
And they released the funds to the state govt. just before elections – hmmmm Okay.

The people should wait till 2019 elections for the state govt. to release it to the LGAs, if we're to follow FG antecedence.

Now, its no longer stomach infastructure, its about telling people that money is coming - just wait and vote for me, money is coming.

kai, my people don suffer.

NairalandOP:
Every time I remember those innocent people who lost their lifes in the 2011 post-election violence, I develop more anger for Buhari. Buhari and his supporters are murderers. God will judge all those who participated in the killing of those corpers and other civilians in the 2011 post-election riot.