Kaduna State has provided financial assistance totaling N9.7 million to 97 former inmates recently released from correctional facilities. Each individual received N100,000 as part of a program designed to facilitate their successful reintegration into society. The initiative aims to provide a financial foundation, helping the ex-inmates secure housing, vocational training, or small business ventures. State officials stated the funding is also intended to reduce the likelihood of recidivism by offering a viable alternative to re-offending. The disbursement represents a commitment to supporting rehabilitation and fostering safer communities. The program is part of a broader effort to address the root causes of crime and improve the state’s criminal justice system. Further details are available via Punch Newspapers.