By The Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum and Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, has expressed deep sympathy to the Government and people of Kano State following the devastating fire outbreak at Singer Market in Kano.
In a statement issued on Sunday in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, Abiodun described the inferno as one of the most tragic incidents in the history of the market. The fire reportedly destroyed properties valued at over ₦5 billion, affected more than 1,000 businesses, and left seven persons missing.
The governor commiserated with traders who lost goods, equipment, and other valuables, noting that the destruction of four residential buildings housing small-scale businesses had dealt a heavy blow to the livelihoods of many families.
“On behalf of my colleagues in the Southern Governors’ Forum, I commiserate with the Kano State Government and the traders affected by this unfortunate incident,” he said.
“This fire outbreak has caused tremendous damage, but I urge those affected not to despair. The Kano State Government, under the leadership of Abba Kabir Yusuf, is doing everything humanly possible to bring the situation under control and assist the victims.”
Abiodun also called on market authorities and relevant local government officials to strengthen safety measures to prevent future occurrences, emphasizing the need for proactive steps to safeguard lives and property in major commercial hubs.
