The Federal Ministry of Finance has vowed to support human capital development especially in funding investment drive and support for out-of-school children.
The ministry disclosed this via its X, formerly Twitter handle on Friday.
This came after the Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, visited Ministry of Finance office in Abuja to discuss some pertinent economic issues for the overall good of the state.
During the meeting, the Minister and the Governor both expressed sadness over the unfortunate attack by the military misfire at Tudun Biri village in the state, vowing to collaborate in order to carry out comprehensive rebuilding efforts in the community.
The Minister of Finance Wale Edun commiserated with the government and people of Kaduna State over the unfortunate Tudun Biri military drone attack and prayed for the repose of the souls of those who lost their lives and speedy recovery for the injured.
The ministry wrote, “Yesterday, Hon. Minister Wale Edun met with His Excellency, Senator Uba Sani, Governor of Kaduna State @ubasanius. Together, they expressed sympathy for those affected by the unfortunate Tudun Biri drone misfire and discussed comprehensive rebuilding efforts in the community.
“The meeting also covered enhancing support for out-of-school children, Kaduna State’s funding and investment drive, alongside other initiatives, especially in the area of human capital development.
“The Ministry of Finance remains dedicated to supporting these important recovery and developmental efforts.”
On 3 December 2023, a drone strike was carried out by the Nigerian Armed Forces on Tudun Biri, Kaduna State. Targeting what they thought was a group of bandits, the army mistakenly hit a village, killing at least 88 civilians.
President Bola Tinubu has consequently ordered an investigation into a military drone strike that killed 85 civilians gathered for a religious celebration over the week-end, which was described as the latest in a series of errant strikes as the country fights armed groups in north.
In a statement released by spokesperson Ajuri Ngelale, Tinubu said that the “bombing mishap” was worrying and “painful”.
“The President directs a thorough and full-fledged investigation into the incident and calls for calm while the authorities look diligently into the mishap,” said Ngelale.
