The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, has contributed N100 million to traders affected by a fire outbreak at Singer Market in Fagge Local Government Area, Kano State.
The fire, which destroyed goods and property valued at over N5 billion, disrupted commerce and livelihoods in the market, prompting support from the senator.
Key Details of the Donation
- Jibrin visited the market, where he was received by Chairman Alhaji Junaidu Zakari and thousands of affected traders.
- He pledged to facilitate the installation of a modern fire control facility to prevent future disasters.
- Jibrin was accompanied by Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Yusuf Abdullahi Ata, Kano State House of Assembly members, and other aides.
Reactions
- Zakari expressed gratitude for Jibrin’s support, noting that the Singer Market had suffered two major fires recently, causing losses exceeding N5 billion.
- President Bola Tinubu described the incident as tragic and ordered a comprehensive investigation into its causes.
- Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf visited the affected section, urging the federal government to provide modern firefighting equipment, including air support, to strengthen emergency response. He commended the Kano State Fire Service and security agencies for containing the blaze.
Context
The fire outbreak occurred less than two weeks after a similar incident in the same market, highlighting the need for improved fire prevention and emergency response measures to protect traders’ livelihoods.
Jibrin’s donation aims to cushion the financial impact on victims and signal a commitment to long-term safety improvements for the market.
I can also create a summary timeline of recent Singer Market fires and government interventions to show the scale of the problem and ongoing responses.
