President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday visited Kano State where he met with families of the victims of the gas explosion that killed at least nine persons.
The president met with the family members of the nine deceased persons at the palace of the Emir of Kano.
Buhari commiserated with the families, the Emir of Kano Aminu Ado Bayero, and the government of Kano state on the unfortunate incident.
The president is in Kano for the Nigerian AirForce Week event.
Last week, a gas and chemical explosion rocked the Sabongari area of Kano state leading to the death of nine persons, injuring many others.
In his speech, Governor Abdullahi Ganduje said the state government has given N9 million as compensation to the families of the deceased persons.
He said another N2 million was given to 10 persons seriously injured and N1 million was given to those with minor injuries.
Ganduje said a business centre, African Centre, affected by the explosion was given N2 million while Winners Academy, whose students suffered injuries from the explosion and its glasses shattered got N1 million.
Emir of Kano Aminu Ado Bayero thanked the president for his gesture, saying the people of Kano are not surprised by the president’s visit because he (Buhari) has always identified with the masses.
He prayed that credible leaders will emerge for Nigeria during the next general election.
