Dapo Abiodun, Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum and Governor of Ogun State, has extended his condolences to the Government and people of Kano State following the devastating fire outbreak at Singa Market in Kano.
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The blaze reportedly destroyed properties valued at over ₦5 billion, impacted more than 1,000 businesses, and left seven people missing.
In a statement released on Sunday in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, Abiodun described the incident as one of the most tragic events in the market’s history.
He expressed sympathy for traders who lost goods and property, encouraging them to remain hopeful and assuring that the Kano State Government would take appropriate steps to assist those affected.
Dapo Abiodun noted that the destruction of four residential buildings accommodating small-scale businesses, along with the loss of equipment, merchandise, and other valuables, dealt a severe blow to the livelihoods of many families.
He also urged market authorities and relevant local government officials to put in place preventive measures to avert similar incidents in the future.
He said:
“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.
“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.”
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