KANO GOVT DONATES N100 MILLION TO MARKET FIRE VICTIMS
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Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf gave $100 million to victims of the recent fire at Kantin Kwari Textile Market.
The donation was made during his visit to the market, where he expressed solidarity with the impacted vendors.
Governor Yusuf noted that the fund is intended to alleviate the consequences of the catastrophe.
He said, “While this money cannot fully compensate for the losses suffered, it is intended to help ease the burden on those affected.”
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He also announced several initiatives aimed at improving market infrastructure and preventing future disasters. “We plan to install solar-powered street lights, rehabilitate the road network, construct drainages, and provide motorized boreholes to improve conditions at the market,” the governor stated.
Firefighters responded promptly to the fire, which damaged 29 stores.
Alhaji Hamisu Sa’ad Dogon Nama, Managing Director of the Kantin Kwari Market Management Board, expressed his gratitude for the rescue effort.
“We are grateful to the firefighters and first responders who prevented the fire from spreading further. Their timely intervention made a difference,” he said.
Chairman of the Market Elders Committee, Alhaji Sabu’u Bako also praised the governor for his support, while urging the state government to address other operational challenges the traders face.
Bako said, “We thank His Excellency for his concern, and we hope the government can help us resolve some of the ongoing issues at the market.”
In response, Governor Yusuf reassured the traders of the state’s commitment to strengthening Kano’s position as the commercial hub of Northern Nigeria and beyond. “We are determined to keep Kano thriving as a centre of commerce not just for Nigeria, but for West Africa,” he affirmed.
The governor’s visit and the financial aid have been widely appreciated by traders and community leaders alike, who see it as a step toward rebuilding and enhancing the market’s resilience in the face of future challenges
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