The Kano State Government has donated N100 million to the victims of the recent fire disaster that occurred in Majia village of Taura Local Government Area in Jigawa State.
Kano state Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf announced the donation during a condolence visit to Governor Umar Namadi Danmodi at the Government House in Dutse on Thursday.
In a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf explained that the donation was meant to provide relief to the families of those who lost their lives and to support the treatment of those that have sustained injured in the fire incident.
The governor also extended his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and those recovering from injuries, offering prayers for the Almighty to prevent future tragedies of this nature.
According to the statement, Governor Umar Namadi in his response expressed deep gratitude on behalf of the people of Jigawa State, thanking Kano State for its generous support during such a difficult time.
He assured that the funds would be judiciously used to aid the victims and their families.
The statement added that, the Jigawa state governor disclosed that, as of Thursday evening, 167 lives had been lost, and 67 people were receiving treatment at various medical facilities within and outside the state.