A high-powered delegation of Kano business leaders and senior government officials has met with the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, to press for the immediate release of the ₦5 billion relief fund approved by the Federal Government for victims of the Singer Market fire disaster.
This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Dawakin Tofa.
According to the statement, the delegation visited the SGF’s office to remind him of the Federal Government’s commitment to support thousands of traders whose businesses and livelihoods were devastated by the inferno.The prompt release of the intervention fund, the delegation noted, would provide much-needed relief to the affected traders and help accelerate the recovery of commercial activities at the market.
Members of the delegation expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for approving the intervention and appealed for the speedy completion of the disbursement process so that beneficiaries can access the support without further delay.
The delegation included the President of the Association of Kano Business Community, Alhaji Sabiu Bako; the Commissioner for Finance, Dr Ismail Aliyu Danmaraya; APC National Ex-Officio, Muhammad Jamu Yusuf; Chairman of Singer Market, Barrister Junaidu Muhammad Zakari; and businessman, Alhaji Kabiru Adamu Gano.
In response, Senator Akume assured the delegation that their concerns had been noted and reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to supporting the victims of the Singer Market fire.
Recall that Vice President Kashim Shettima had announced the approval of the ₦5 billion during the official reception to welcome Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf into the All Progressives Congress (APC).Shettima also revealed that the Progressive Governors’ Forum pledged an additional ₦3 billion to support the victims.
The delegation’s visit underscores the urgency felt by Kano stakeholders for the release of the pledged funds to help rebuild the affected traders’ livelihoods following the market disaster.
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