FG Approves ₦5bn Relief Package for Kano Singer Market Fire Victims!
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FG Approves ₦5bn Relief Package for Kano Singer Market Fire Victims!
Reported by Mustapha Labake Omowumi (Journalist) | Sele Media Africa
The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved a ₦5 billion relief package to support victims of the recent inferno that devastated the popular Singer Market in Kano State, in a move aimed at accelerating recovery for affected traders and small business owners.
The intervention, announced following an assessment of the damage, is expected to provide financial assistance and humanitarian support to hundreds of traders whose goods and shops were destroyed in the fire outbreak that swept through the commercial hub.
Government Moves to Cushion Economic Impact
Officials say the relief package is part of broader federal efforts to mitigate the economic shock suffered by small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) in northern Nigeria. The Singer Market is one of Kano’s busiest commercial centres, and the fire incident disrupted significant trading activities in the state.
Authorities noted that the funds would be disbursed through relevant emergency management and support agencies, with priority given to verified victims and the most severely affected businesses.
Extent of the Damage
Preliminary assessments indicated that large sections of the market were razed, with traders reporting losses running into billions of naira. Eyewitness accounts described how the fire spread rapidly through tightly packed stalls before emergency responders could contain the blaze.
Local officials in Kano State have since begun compiling verified lists of affected traders to ensure transparency in the distribution of the federal relief funds.
Calls for Stronger Market Safety Measures
In the aftermath of the incident, stakeholders and business associations have renewed calls for improved fire safety infrastructure across major markets in Nigeria. Experts have repeatedly warned that poor electrical wiring, overcrowding, and limited firefighting access continue to heighten fire risks in many commercial centres nationwide.
The Federal Government has indicated it will work with state authorities to strengthen preventive measures, including better emergency response coordination and market safety compliance.
Path to Recovery
For many traders, the relief package offers a critical lifeline, though some market leaders say long-term rebuilding and insurance coverage will be essential to fully restore commercial activity at Singer Market.
Economic analysts note that timely and transparent disbursement of the funds will be key to rebuilding confidence among small business owners affected by the disaster.
Sources: Channels Television; Premium Times; Daily Trust; The Punch
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