Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has expressed appreciation to President Bola Tinubu and governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for approving ₦8 billion as support for victims of the Singer Market fire disaster in Kano.
In a statement released on Monday through his spokesperson, Sunusi Tofa, Yusuf described the intervention as a major relief for traders affected by the inferno.
According to the governor, the support includes ₦5 billion from the Federal Government and ₦3 billion contributed by APC governors across the country.
He described the gesture as timely, noting that it would help reduce the burden on victims who lost goods and means of livelihood in the fire.
Yusuf also praised the President for standing with Nigerians during difficult moments and commended the APC governors for showing unity and shared responsibility despite political differences.
The governor assured that the funds would be properly managed and transparently used to rebuild affected shops and provide direct assistance to verified victims.
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The donation was announced by Vice President Kashim Shettima during a sympathy visit to the market, where he conveyed the Federal Government’s support.
The fire, which occurred over the weekend, destroyed goods and properties reportedly worth billions of naira, affecting over 1,000 businesses. One of the victims, Isa Abubakar, said he lost goods valued at over ₦200 million.
Authorities later linked the incident to a solar battery explosion, while firefighters and emergency responders worked to contain the blaze.
The Kano State Government has also renewed calls for improved firefighting equipment to prevent similar incidents in the future.
