Kebbi governor donates N50m to Zamfara market fire victims

By Ahmed Ubandoma
The President of the Forum of Progressive Governors (PGF) and Governor of Kebbi State, Atiku Bagudu, donated the sum of 50 million naira to the victims of the fire in the market of Gusau, in Zamfara State .

This is contained in a statement by Bagudu’s special assistant to the media, Mr. Yahaya Sarki, in Abuja.

Bagudu, on behalf of his colleagues, announced the donation when he led some forum members on a sympathetic visit to Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara in Gusau.

“This impact has affected the livelihoods of not only traders, but others who patronize the market have become victims of hell.

“The incident of the fire is tragic and it saddens me, so we felt it necessary to show our concern and sympathy to the victims.”

“We are therefore here to express our deepest condolences and to show our deepest concerns over this tragic incident.”

He said the gesture was intended to commend the Zamfara State Governor for their efforts to help victims restart business as they lost everything they worked for.

“This devastating incident unfortunately struck at a time when the Governor of Zamfara State was working on all fronts to revitalize the state economy.

In response, Matawalle commended the Progressive Governors Forum for the immeasurable gesture to the government and people of the state.

Matawalle, who took visitors to the Tudun Wada section of the market most affected by hell, thanked Bagudu and his team.

He said this move would go a long way in alleviating the losses of the victims of hell.

He said, “That’s what fellowship is saying, blood is thicker than water.” It is an exemplary demonstration of love, friendship, commitment and solidarity, ”he said. (NOPE)

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