Kano market fire: Deeply concerning – Tinubu sympathizes with traders, orders investigation
President Tinubu Expresses Sympathy After Kano Market Fire
KANO, Nigeria — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu extended his condolences to traders and residents of Kano following a significant fire outbreak at Singer Market. The blaze, which began Saturday evening and continued into Sunday morning, has caused extensive damage to the popular food market, impacting many traders and their livelihoods.
In a statement released Sunday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu described the incident as tragic and expressed concern over its effects on the community.
He also indicated that he had contacted Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to gather a firsthand account of the disaster’s impact. “This tragic incident is deeply concerning, especially coming less than two weeks after another fire outbreak at the same market. My thoughts are with the affected traders and their families,” Tinubu said.
The president has directed relevant authorities to conduct a thorough investigation into the cause of the repeated fires, emphasizing the importance of implementing measures to prevent similar events in the future. “The recurring market fires that leave our hardworking traders in despair must be addressed decisively. I have ordered a comprehensive investigation to determine the causes and recommend lasting solutions,” he stated.
President Tinubu assured affected traders that the Federal Government is committed to supporting recovery efforts as they begin.
