Governor Abba Yusuf has expressed appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for approving a total donation of ₦8 billion to support victims of the devastating Singer Market fire in Kano.

In a statement issued Tuesday by his spokesperson, Sunusi Bature, the governor described the intervention as “timely and compassionate,” noting that it would ease the hardship faced by affected traders and their families.

Vice President Kashim Shettima had on Monday visited the scene of the incident alongside the governors of Jigawa, Kebbi, and Imo states. During the visit, he announced a ₦5 billion donation on behalf of the Federal Government.

An additional ₦3 billion was contributed collectively by APC governors across the country.

The inferno, which broke out last week at Singer Market, destroyed goods and property worth billions of naira, leaving about 1,000 traders in distress. Authorities have also declared seven persons missing following the incident.

Governor Yusuf said the gesture reflects President Tinubu’s commitment to supporting Nigerians during emergencies and praised APC governors for demonstrating unity and shared responsibility.

He assured residents that the funds would be judiciously deployed toward rebuilding affected shops and providing direct support to verified victims.

The governor added that his administration would collaborate with relevant federal agencies, party stakeholders, and market associations to ensure transparent and equitable disbursement of the relief funds.

Yusuf also urged affected traders to remain calm, pledging that the Kano State Government would introduce additional measures to complement the intervention.