Kano fire: FG, APC govs donate N8bn to victims

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The Federal Government, on Monday, approved the release of N5bn to support victims of the Kano Singer Market fire disaster.

Also, the All Progressives Governors Forum, led by Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, pledged N3bn to the victims.

Vice President Kashim Shettima disclosed the donation during a sympathy visit to the market on Monday.

Speaking in Kano, Shettima said the intervention aimed to help victims rebuild their businesses and restore economic activity in the market.

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

“President Bola Tinubu has approved the release of N5bn to the Government of Kano State as palliative towards this incident.

“And the Progressive Governors Forum, under the leadership of Governor Hope Uzodimma, has also pledged N3bn in support of the victims of the fire incident at the Singer Market. Punch