Barau donates N100m to Singer Market fire victims

The Deputy President of the Senate, Barau I. Jibrin, on Sunday visited Singer Market in Fagge Local Government Area of Kano State, where a recent fire outbreak destroyed goods and property estimated at over N5 billion.

During the sympathy visit, the lawmaker donated N100 million to affected traders to cushion the impact of the inferno.

Barau, who was received by the Chairman of the market, Alhaji Junaidu Zakari, alongside hundreds of traders, expressed deep sorrow over the incident, describing it as a tragedy not only for the victims but for the entire state and the country.

“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 said.

The senator pledged to facilitate the provision of a modern fire control facility in the market to help prevent future occurrences.

Singer Market, one of the major commercial hubs in Kano metropolis, was recently gutted by fire, with traders counting heavy losses.

Earlier, the Chairman of the market, Alhaji Junaidu Zakari, said the market had suffered two major fire incidents in recent times, leading to the loss of goods and property valued at over N5 billion.

He thanked the Deputy Senate President for the visit and the financial support.

“We are proud to have you in Kano. We appreciate all the support you have been giving us. You have done a lot for us. Thank you very much,” he said.

Barau was accompanied on the visit 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.

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