Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has provided ₦100 million in financial support to traders affected by the recent fire at the Kantin Kwari Textile Market. The governor made the announcement during a visit to the market, where he expressed solidarity with those impacted by the disaster, which destroyed 29 shops.
Governor Yusuf acknowledged that while the donation might not fully compensate for the losses, it was aimed at easing the burden on the affected traders. “This money is intended to alleviate the challenges you are facing, although it cannot fully replace what was lost,” he stated.
In addition to the donation, the governor announced a series of infrastructure improvement projects for the market. These include the installation of solar-powered street lights, the rehabilitation of roads, the construction of drainage systems, and the provision of motorized boreholes. These initiatives are intended to prevent future disasters and enhance the overall environment for traders and shoppers.
Alhaji Hamisu Sa’ad Dogon Nama, Managing Director of the Kantin Kwari Market Management Board, expressed gratitude for the swift intervention of firefighters, which helped contain the fire. He said, “We are deeply thankful for the quick action of the firefighters, whose efforts prevented the fire from spreading further.”
The Chairman of the Market Elders Committee, Alhaji Sabu’u Bako, also commended the governor’s support and urged the government to address other challenges traders face. "We appreciate the governor’s concern and hope the state will continue to address our operational difficulties,” Bako added.
In response, Governor Yusuf reassured traders that his administration remains committed to maintaining Kano’s status as a leading commercial hub in Northern Nigeria and West Africa. “We are determined to strengthen Kano’s position as a centre of commerce, not just for Nigeria, but for the entire West African region,” the governor affirmed.
The governor’s visit and the financial assistance have been welcomed by the traders and community leaders, who view the gesture as an important step toward rebuilding and enhancing the market’s resilience.
