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Kano delegation urges release of ₦5 billion market fire relief fund

From The Punch · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A Kano delegation met with Nigeria's Secretary to the Government of the Federation to request the release of a ₦5 billion relief fund for victims of the Singer Market fire.
  • The fund was promised by the Federal Government to support traders whose businesses were destroyed in the inferno.
  • The delegation urged for the prompt disbursement of the funds to aid recovery and expressed gratitude for the initial approval.

A high-powered delegation from Kano, comprising business leaders and government officials, has formally approached Nigeria's Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, to expedite the release of a ₦5 billion relief fund. This fund was pledged by the Federal Government to assist victims of the devastating Singer Market fire.

The delegation's visit aimed to remind the SGF of the Federal Government's commitment to supporting the numerous traders whose livelihoods were destroyed in the market inferno. The statement from the Governor's spokesperson emphasized that the swift release of this intervention fund is crucial for providing much-needed relief to the affected traders and accelerating the resumption of commercial activities at the market.

Your Excellency, we join you today not only to sympathise with you over the fire outbreak at Singer Market, which disrupted the commercial life of this great state, but also to bring the assurance of the Federal Government that we stand firmly with the good people of Kano.

— Kashim ShettimaVice President Kashim Shettima assured Kano of the Federal Government's support following the Singer Market fire.

During the meeting, delegation members conveyed their appreciation to President Bola Tinubu for approving the financial support. They appealed for the completion of the disbursement process, ensuring that beneficiaries can access the aid without further delay. The delegation included prominent figures such as Alhaji Sabiu Bako, President of the Association of Kano Business Community, and Dr. Ismail Aliyu Danmaraya, Commissioner for Finance.

Senator Akume assured the delegation that their concerns were noted and reiterated the Federal Government's dedication to supporting the victims. Vice President Kashim Shettima had previously announced the approval of the ₦5 billion palliative during a reception for Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, who had recently defected to the All Progressives Congress. Additionally, the Progressive Governors’ Forum pledged another ₦3 billion to aid the fire's victims.

President Bola Tinubu has approved the release of ₦5 billion to the Kano State Government as palliative for this incident. In addition, the Progressive Governors’ Forum, under the leadership of Governor

— Kashim ShettimaVice President Kashim Shettima announced the Federal Government's financial aid and a pledge from the Progressive Governors' Forum.
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Originally published by The Punch in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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