Residents of Tudun Tukare Tsohuwa in Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina State have appealed to Governor Dikko Umaru Radda to review the compensation being paid for houses and plots of land affected by the ongoing flood control project. They said the amounts paid to some beneficiaries do not reflect the value of their properties.
At a meeting organized by the community association on Thursday, June 18, 2026, the residents expressed support for the development projects being implemented by the state government. However, they urged the government to reassess the compensation process to ensure fairness for everyone affected by the project.
One of the residents, Abdulkarim Idris, said the drainage project had helped reduce the threat of flooding but had also changed the lives of some members of the community. He explained that the compensation he received would not enable him to purchase land or build a new house in Jibia town, and appealed to the government to review the compensation amounts.
Speaking at the meeting, Aminu Ibrahim said the documentation of affected houses, land, and other properties began in 2023 under a programme reportedly supported by the World Bank in partnership with the Katsina State Government. He stated that while some beneficiaries received relatively high compensation during the initial phase, others later reported receiving much lower amounts than expected, while some said they had not received any payment.
Aminu also called on Governor Radda to investigate the implementation of the project and examine how the intervention funds allocated to support flood victims are being managed. He said such a step would strengthen transparency and public confidence in the programme.
Basira Salisu, a widow raising orphaned children, said she received compensation but noted that the amount was insufficient to enable her purchase a house or land in Jibia. She added that the rainy season had already begun, increasing her concerns about the future of her family, and appealed to the government to review her case.
Another resident, Hassan Usman, said about 120 houses were affected by the project. According to him, some residents received compensation but were dissatisfied with the amounts, while others said they had not received any payment. He emphasized that the community supports the drainage project but wants the government to ensure fairness in property valuation and compensation.
Similarly, another widow, Amina Usman, said she had not received any compensation. She explained that after her house collapsed, she and her children had been living in a temporary shelter, expressing hope that the government would assist in addressing her situation.
The residents also reminded the government of the devastating 2018 flood in Jibia, which claimed lives and destroyed many homes. They recalled that promises were made at the time to provide new houses and other forms of support to reduce the impact of similar disasters in the future.
In conclusion, the residents of Tudun Tukare Tsohuwa appealed to Governor Dikko Umaru Radda to order a comprehensive review of the compensation process and ensure transparency, accountability, and fairness for all affected persons. They expressed hope that the government would provide a timely solution to ease the hardships they are facing.