Tinubu Grants ₦450 Million in Relief to SPAR Mall Fire Victims

Nigeria’s federal government will provide ₦450 million to 18 business owners whose shops were destroyed in the fire at Calabar Mall, popularly known as SPAR Mall. Each owner will receive ₦25 million.

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu announced the assistance on Friday in Calabar, saying President Bola Tinubu had approved the intervention to cushion the impact of the blaze. She said the support was intended to offer immediate help and allow the victims to begin recovering their losses.

The fire broke out on August 22 and affected several businesses, destroying property worth billions of naira. The disaster left business owners facing substantial losses as they sought to rebuild their livelihoods.

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Mr President commiserates with the government and people of Cross River over this unfortunate incident that destroyed many businesses and livelihoods.

The wider intervention totals ₦515 million. It includes ₦50 million presented to Bishop Eyoanwan Otu, the wife of the Cross River governor, to support women’s groups, as well as ₦15 million for women who received the first lady during her visit. “This intervention is to provide immediate support and help victims recover from their losses,” Senator Tinubu said.

Governor Bassey Otu thanked the president and the first lady, calling the package a timely gesture. He said it would provide meaningful assistance as the affected owners begin rebuilding their businesses and livelihoods.

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This intervention is to provide immediate support and help victims recover from their losses.