Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, paid a sympathy visit on Sunday to the devastated Singer Market in Fagge LGA, Kano State, where a fire destroyed goods and properties valued at over N5 billion.
Welcomed by the market Chairman, Alhaji Junaidu Zakari, and thousands of affected traders, Senator Barau donated N100 million to the victims to help cushion the impact of the inferno.
Speaking to the traders, the Deputy Senate President expressed profound sorrow over the loss, emphasizing its far-reaching effects.
“This fire outbreak and the enormous losses recorded have affected all of us. It impacts not just the traders but the entire people of Kano and the nation at large.
Commerce is the lifeblood of Kano, and we are deeply touched by this incident,” he said.
Senator Barau, who also serves as the First Deputy Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, pledged to facilitate the establishment of a modern fire control facility in the market to prevent future disasters.
Chairman Zakari revealed that the Singer Market had endured two major fire outbreaks recently, leading to losses exceeding N5 billion. He expressed gratitude to Senator Barau for his continuous support and timely intervention.
“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,” Zakari said.
Senator Barau’s visit was accompanied by the Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Rt. Hon. 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.
