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Shettima Leads Delegation to Kano After ‘Singer Market’ Fire Outbreak
Vice President Kashim Shettima will lead a high-powered Federal Government delegation to Kano to commiserate with victims of the devastating fire at Singer Market, following a directive by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
According to a State House press release issued on Sunday, the delegation will depart Abuja on Monday to convey the President’s condolences to traders who reportedly lost billions of naira in the weekend inferno — the second fire incident at the market within two weeks.
The team is expected to pledge financial assistance on behalf of the Federal Government to support affected traders and collaborate with the Kano State Government toward the speedy reopening of the market.
Members of the delegation include Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas; Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin; Senator Kawu Ismaila; and Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriation, Abubakar Kabir Bichi.
Also on the delegation are the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Dr Bernard M. Doro, and the Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency, Mrs Zubaida Umar.
President Tinubu had earlier spoken by telephone with Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, expressing sympathy to traders and residents of the state over the extensive losses recorded in the fire outbreak.
The blaze, which began on Saturday evening and raged into Sunday morning, caused widespread destruction at Singer Market, regarded as Nigeria’s largest food market.
The President expressed concern that the latest incident occurred less than two weeks after a previous fire destroyed dozens of shops and goods at the same location. He subsequently directed a comprehensive investigation into the recurring market fires, describing the development as deeply troubling.
The Federal Government reiterated its commitment to supporting victims and working with relevant authorities to prevent future occurrences.
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