Following the recent fire outbreak at Singer Market in Kano, the Deputy President of the Senate, Barau Jibrin, has donated N100 million to the affected traders.
Barau visited the market on Sunday after Saturday’s inferno, which destroyed goods and property worth billions of naira.
The lawmaker, who represents Kano North Senatorial District, was received on arrival by the chairman of the Singer Market Development Association, Alhaji Junaidu Zakari, alongside hundreds of affected traders.
He explained that the financial support was intended to cushion the devastating impact of the fire on victims whose means of livelihood had been destroyed.
According to the Deputy Senate President, “This fire outbreak and the enormous losses recorded have affected all of us. In fact, it affects the entire Kano people and the country at large. Commerce is the mainstay of Kano, so we are deeply touched by this incident.”
He also promised to facilitate the provision of a modern fire-control facility in the market to help prevent future occurrences and improve emergency response.
Earlier, the chairman of the market, Alhaji Junaidu Zakari, stated that the market had suffered two major fire incidents in recent times, with losses estimated at over N5 billion.
He expressed appreciation for the visit and the financial assistance, saying that they are proud to have him in Kano and appreciated all the support he has given to them.
The Deputy Senate President was accompanied by the Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Yusuf Abdullahi Ata; the Kano State Coordinator of the Renewed Hope Initiative, Malam Salisu Sagir Takai; members of the Kano State House of Assembly; special advisers; and other aides.
