The Federal Government and the forum of All Progressives Congress (APC) Governors has disbursed N8 billion to traders affected by the devastating fire that razed parts of Singer Market in Kano on Saturday.
The Independent Mirror reports that Vice President Kashim Shettima made the announcement during a sympathy visit to the market on Monday, describing the inferno as a “national tragedy” that affected not just Kano State but the entire federation.
The fire, which erupted last Saturday, destroyed goods and properties valued at billions of naira, leaving many traders in distress and anger.
Shettima, who was accompanied by the governors of Kano State, Jigawa State, Kaduna State, Sokoto State, Kebbi State, and Imo State, prayed for the victims and asked Almighty Allah to prevent a recurrence of such disasters.
He was also accompanied by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen; the Deputy President of the Senate, Barau I. Jibrin; and the National Chairman of the APC, Nentawe Yilwatda, among others.
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Speaking during the visit, the Chairman of the Singer Market Traders Association, Junaid Zakari, expressed appreciation to the Federal Government for the timely support.
He assured that the funds would be used judiciously to aid affected members and restore business activities in the historic market.
The donation is expected to provide immediate relief and support the rebuilding of livelihoods for hundreds of traders impacted by the blaze.
