Barau visits Kano’s singer Market, donates N100m to fire victims

 

The Deputy President of the Senate, Barau Jibrin, on Sunday paid a condolence visit to the popular Singer Market in Fagge Local Government Area of Kano State following a devastating fire that destroyed goods and properties estimated at over N5 billion.

Barau, who was received by the market chairman, Alhaji Junaidu Zakari, alongside thousands of affected traders, announced a donation of N100 million to support victims and help cushion the impact of the inferno.

Speaking during the visit, the Deputy Senate President expressed deep sympathy over the incident, describing it as a tragedy not only for the traders but for the entire people of Kano and the country at large.

“This fire outbreak and the massive losses recorded have affected all of us. It concerns the entire Kano community and the nation. Commerce is the backbone of Kano, so we are deeply saddened by this development,” he said.

Barau, who also serves as First Deputy Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, further pledged to facilitate the establishment of a modern fire control system in the market to prevent future occurrences.

In his remarks, the Chairman of Singer Market, Alhaji Junaidu Zakari, revealed that the market had experienced two major fire incidents in recent times, leading to losses exceeding N5 billion. He thanked the senator for his visit and continued support.

“We are proud to receive you in Kano. We sincerely appreciate your consistent support and everything you have done for us,” he said.

Barau 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.